Chemistry GCSE

Electrochemical cells

What Electrochemical cells means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.

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A simple cell's voltage is not fixed but depends on the chemicals chosen, including the metals used as electrodes and the electrolyte.

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Cells and batteries (AQA GCSE)

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