Explore how a voltaic cell works, experiment with a virtual battery simulator, and test what you've learned with a quiz.
How a Voltaic Cell Works
Meet the Three Key Parts
Two different metals + an electrolyte + a closed path = electricity.
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ANODE
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CATHODE
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ELECTROLYTE
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Try It Yourself
Battery Voltage Simulator
Pick a material, then add a second cell in series and watch the voltage and LED respond.
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Vocabulary Check
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Knowledge Check
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Wrap-Up
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A voltaic cell turns chemical energy into electrical energy using two different metals and an electrolyte. Now head to your Student Worksheet to build and test a real one!