Imagine that you and your friend went to sea for fishing by boat. However, in the middle of the sea, the boat that you board had suffered a major engine problem. You are unable to ask for helps because your phone had running out of battery. You have given wire, zink, copper plate and baterry charger in your boat.   a) Based on your knowledge as chemistry student and the materials given, draw a diagram of battery cell that may produce electricity. Chose a suitable materials for anode, cathode and electrolite. Label your diagram clearly. Explain the chemical processes involved at anode and cathode. Calculate the voltage you have generated from the battery you made.

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  1. Imagine that you and your friend went to sea for fishing by boat. However, in the middle of the sea, the boat that you board had suffered a major engine problem. You are unable to ask for helps because your phone had running out of battery. You have given wire, zink, copper plate and baterry charger in your boat.

 

  1. a) Based on your knowledge as chemistry student and the materials given, draw a diagram of battery cell that may produce electricity. Chose a suitable materials for anode, cathode and electrolite. Label your diagram clearly.
  2. Explain the chemical processes involved at anode and cathode.
  3. Calculate the voltage you have generated from the battery you made.
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