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Chemistry

Standard Electrochemical Cells and Cell Potential

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A single Daniell cell (copper-zinc) produces about 1.1 volts – that's the same standard cell potential used in early telegraph systems.

Why this is interesting

You know batteries produce electricity, but what determines how much voltage you get? The answer lies in the invisible tug-of-war between electrons of different chemicals.