Electrochemical Cell Lab Interactive Lab

Study metal couples, electrolyte conductivity, and potential differences

Setup Cell Components

Top Electrode (Metal 1) Magnesium

Filter Paper Electrolyte NaCl(aq)

Bottom Electrode (Metal 2) Copper

Ensures firm contact between layers for steady voltage reading.

How to Connect Wires

Drag the Red (+) clip and Black (-) clip to the metal electrodes. Standard setup connects Red to Positive Pole and Black to Negative Pole.

Virtual Electrochemical Bench

Status: Disconnected

Digital Multimeter

-8.8.8.8

0.00

DC V VOLTS

V / Ω (+)

COM (-)

Pressing...

Magnesium

Filter paper soaked with saturated NaCl(aq)

Copper

Insulating Plastic Sheet / Slide Base

Lab Results Worksheet (Table 29.1)

Record your observed voltages for copper paired with different metals using NaCl(aq) soaked filter paper.

Metal Couple (Top / Bottom)	Electrolyte	Expected Voltage Range	Your Measured Voltage
Mg / Cu	NaCl(aq)	+2.60 V ~ +2.75 V	--
Fe / Cu	NaCl(aq)	+0.70 V ~ +0.85 V	--
Zn / Cu	NaCl(aq)	+1.00 V ~ +1.15 V	--
Cu / Cu	NaCl(aq)	0.00 V	--
Ag / Cu	NaCl(aq)	-0.40 V ~ -0.50 V	--

Connect metals correctly in Free Experiment mode to update table!

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Setup Cell Components

How to Connect Wires

Lab Results Worksheet (Table 29.1)

Mystery Metal Challenge