Chemical cells and fuel cells (chemistry only)

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A student sets up a simple electrochemical cell to measure the potential difference using different components, as shown in the diagram.

Simple chemical cell

Which combination of Electrode A, Electrode B, and Electrolyte will produce a non-zero reading on the voltmeter?

Electrode A: Nickel; Electrode B: Nickel; Electrolyte: 1.0 mol dm−31.0\text{ mol dm}^{-3}1.0 mol dm−3 potassium nitrate solution

Electrode A: Zinc; Electrode B: Copper; Electrolyte: Distilled water

Electrode A: Magnesium; Electrode B: Iron; Electrolyte: 1.0 mol dm−31.0\text{ mol dm}^{-3}1.0 mol dm−3 glucose solution

Electrode A: Iron; Electrode B: Copper; Electrolyte: 1.0 mol dm−31.0\text{ mol dm}^{-3}1.0 mol dm−3 sodium chloride solution

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