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WAEC Chemistry 2013 Objective — Question 34

Question 34 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following cells produce electrical energy from chemical reactions? I. Lead-acid battery II. Dry cell III. Daniel cell IV. Electrolytic cell

  • A. I and II only
  • B. I, II and III onlyCorrect
  • C. II, III and IV only
  • D. I, III and IV only

Explanation

Lead-acid battery, dry cell and Daniel cell are all electrochemical cells. An electrochemical cell generates electrical energy from chemical energy. An electrolytic cell does the exact opposite — it creates a chemical effect using electrical energy.

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