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 WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
General Chemistry 2 – Grade 12 (STEM), Quarter 4, Week 8, Part A

Understanding Galvanic Cell and Cell Potential

Name: ___________________________________________ Section: ____________________

Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)

Identify the reaction occurring in the different parts of the cell.

(STEM_GC11ABIVf-g-172)
Define reduction potential, oxidation potential, and cell potential.
(STEM_ GC11ABIVf-g-176)

Learning Objectives:

After going through this learning activity sheet, you are expected to:
1. identify the reaction occurring in the different parts of the cell; and
2. define reduction potential, oxidation potential, and cell potential.

Time Allotment: 1 hour

Key Concepts

The Galvanic Cell

 Galvanic cell, also called a voltaic cell, is a type of electrochemical cell that uses chemical
reactions to generate electrical energy. It consists of at least two half cells, a reduction cell
and an oxidation cell. It acts as a device in which simultaneous oxidation and reduction
reactions take place to convert the chemical energy into electrical energy, which can be used
for any commercial purposes.

 Galvanic cell separates the flow of electrons through the process of oxidation and reduction.
As a result, a half reaction occurs and connecting each with a wire creating a path for the
flow of electrons through the wire. This flow of electrons is called a current. Current can be
made to flow through a wire completing a circuit and obtaining its output in any device
such as a watch or a television.

 Parts of a Galvanic Cell

 Anode – is where oxidation takes place

 Cathode – is where reduction takes place
 Salt bridge – contains electrolytes needed to
complete a galvanic cell circuit
 Half-cells – are compartments that separates
reduction and oxidation reactions
 External circuit – is where the flow of electrons
are conducted between electrodes
 Load – is the part of a circuit that utilizes the
flow of electron for functioning

Figure 1. Parts of a Galvanic Cell

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 Reduction Potential, Oxidation Potential and Cell Potential
 Electrode Potential: Oxidation Potential and Reduction Potential
Electrode potential refers to the difference of equilibrium potential between the
surrounding solution and the metal electrode. It is the tendency of losing and gaining
electrons in an electrode. When a metal is dipped into a solution of its own ions, it will create
a potential difference at the interface of the solution and the metal. A measure of electrode’s
tendency to undergo reduction or oxidation process refers to the magnitude of the potential
difference. It is a reduction potential when reduction takes place at the cathode. On the
other hand, it is an oxidation potential when oxidation reaction takes place at the anode.
Oxidation potential refers to the ability of an electrode to become oxidized giving up or
losing electrons. Reduction potential refers to the the ability of anion solution to become
reduced picking up or gaining electrons from its own electrode. An ion is more easily reduced
if the reduction potential of an ion is greater. For instance, in a Daniel cell, an example of a
Galvanic Cell, as shown in the figure below, Cu+2 is reduced due to greater reduction
potential than Zn, which is oxidized.
At Anode: Oxidation
Salt Bridge
Zn(s) Zn+2(aq) + 2e-
anode cathode
At Cathode: Reduction
Cu+2(aq) + 2e- Cu(s)

Oxidation half reaction Reduction half reaction

Figure 2. Daniel Cell
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A positive charge is developed on the metal rod as metal ions are deposited on the metal
surface. Oxidation is the reverse of reduction so reduction potential can be obtained from
oxidation potential by changing the sign. In general for an electrode:
Oxidation potential = – Reduction potential
Example, in a zinc electrode, the standard oxidation potential is represented as
Eo (Zn/Zn2+) = 0.76V and standard reduction potential as Eo (Zn2+/Zn) = -0.76V.

Electrochemical series is a series of chemical elements arranged in order of their

standard electrode potentials.
Table 1. Electrochemical Series

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 Cell Potential refers to the potential difference between the electrodes corresponding to an
external electron flow from anode to cathode. Cell potential is the combination of reduction
potential at the cathode and oxidation potential at the anode.
ECell = EOx,Anode + ERed,Cathode

since: Oxidation potential = – Reduction potential

so: EOx,Anode = -ERed,Anode
therefore: ECell = -ERed,Anode + ERed,Cathode
or: ECell = ERed,Cathode – ERed,Anode

Activity 1. Just React!

Learning Objective:
Identify the reaction occurring in the different parts of the cell.

What you need: Pen and Paper

What to do: Analyze the figure below and answer the guide question correctly. Use a separate
sheet of paper for your answer.

Figure 3. A Galvanic Cell

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Guide Question:

What reaction takes place in (a) an electrode made of zinc and (b) an electrode made
of copper? Describe the reaction that occurs in each part.

Rubrics:

3 – Answers are scientifically consistent with the concepts and has no misconception.
2 - Answers are scientifically consistent with the concepts but with minimal misconception.
1 – Answers are consistent with the concepts but with misconceptions.

Activity 2. You Have Potential!

Learning Objective:
Define electrode potential, reduction potential, oxidation potential, and cell potential.

What you need:

Pen and Paper

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What to do: Read each statement below and identify if it defines electrode potential, reduction
potential, oxidation potential or cell potential. Write your answers on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. It refers to the difference of equilibrium potential between the surrounding

solution and the metal electrode.
2. It is the reaction that takes place at the cathode.
3. It is the reaction that takes place at the anode.
4. It is the ability of anion solution to become reduced picking up or gaining
electrons from its own electrode.
5. It is the ability of an electrode to become oxidized giving up or losing electrons.
6. It refers to the potential difference between the electrodes corresponding to an
external electron flow from anode to cathode.
7. It is the combination of reduction potential at the cathode and oxidation
potential at the anode.
8. An example of this reaction is Zn(s) Zn+2(aq) + 2e- .
9. An example of this reaction is Cu (aq) + 2e-
+2 Cu(s) .
10. It is illustrated as: ECell = EOx,Anode + ERed,Cathode

Reflection

Answer the question below on a separate sheet of paper.

Galvanic cells are portable and can be self-

contained. Thus, they can be used as fuel cells and
batteries. A battery or a storage cell is a galvanic cell or
a series of galvanic cells that has all the reactants
required to produce electricity. What is the best
way to store, handle and care for batteries, whether (a) (b)
at home or on the road?
Figure 4. Sample of Galvanic Cell: (a) dry
cell, (b) wet cell
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Rubrics:

3 – Explanation is scientifically consistent with the concepts and has no misconception.

2 - Explanation is scientifically consistent with the concepts but with minimal misconception.
1 – Explanation is consistent with the concepts but with misconceptions.

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References for learners:

BYJU”S. 2021. “Galvanic Cell (Voltaic Cell).”Accessed April15, 2021.

https://byjus.com/chemistry/galvanic-cell/

BYJU”S. 2021. “Reduction Potential.” Accessed April15, 2021.

https://byjus.com/chemistry/reduction-potential/

Chemistry Libretexts. 2020. “Galvanic Cells.”Accessed April15, 2021.

https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Analytical_Chemistry/Supplemental_Modules_
Analytical_Chemistry)/Electrochemistry/Basics_of_Electrochemistry/Electrochemistry/Ga
lvanic_Cells#:~:text=A%20galvanic%20cell%20consists%20of,cell%20and%20an%20oxidat
ion%20cell.&text=Each%20half%20cell%20consists%20of,also%20called%20a%20voltaic
%20cell.

Digital Kemistry. 2020. “What is the |Difference between Oxidation potential and Reduction
potential | Electrode potential”. Accessed April15, 2021.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StWm-a_j65U

Ekeeda. 2018. “Electrode Potential and Cell Potential - Electrochemistry - Chemistry Class 12.”
Accessed April15, 2021.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axgRTKiu30o

Electrochemistry. “Galvanic Cells”. Accessed April15, 2021.

https://www.toppr.com/guides/chemistry/electrochemistry/galvanic-cells/

Answer Key

10. Cell Potential

9. Oxidation Potential
8. Reduction Potential
7. Cell Potential
6. Cell Potential
5. Oxidation Potential
4. Reduction Potential
3. Oxidation Potential
2. Reduction Potential
1. Electrode Potential
Activity 2 You Have Potential!

electrode losses mass and during reduction electrode gains mass.

occurs in an electrode made of copper, at the cathode. During oxidation
1.Oxidation occurs in an electrode made of zinc, at the anode while reduction
Activity 1 Just React!

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