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Chemical Cells

Chemical Cells

Simple chemical cell and series battery showing electrodes, electrolyte, voltage, and polarity

A chemical cell changes chemical energy into electrical energy. The chemical reaction creates a potential difference, or voltage, between the two terminals.

5.2.1 Cells and batteries Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /5.2.1 Cells and batteries

Step-by-step lessons covering AQA GCSE Chemistry 5.2.1 Cells and batteries for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.

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