sciencegcse← Chemistry extras

Separate Chemistry · Paper 1 · Foundation + Higher

Chemical cells and batteries

Key ideas1 of 4

Chemistry can produce electricity

A chemical cell transfers energy from a chemical store electrically. A simple cell uses two different metals in an electrolyte, connected by a circuit. The electrolyte contains ions that can move.

Two different metal electrodes, zinc and copper, in an ionic liquid, connected to a voltmeter. The liquid is the electrolyte.

Next: Hydrogen fuel cells →
Practice, downloads and sources

Daily 5 · Exam practice · Revision sheet ↓

Foundation + Higher. Use alongside the shared C1–C5 lessons.

AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462 · 4.5.2. Original teaching notes, questions and diagrams.