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What is cell voltage?

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What is cell voltage?

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The difference in the electrical potential between anode and cathode is called cell voltage.

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Chapter 5: Electrochemistry - Very short answer questions

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SCERT Maharashtra Chemistry [English] 12 Standard HSC
Chapter 5 Electrochemistry
Very short answer questions | Q 2

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