CH-1694
Simple cells
Chemistry · Secondary 4 · Medium · Simple cells
A student sets up a simple cell using magnesium and copper electrodes in dilute sulfuric acid. Which statement explains why the bulb lights up?
- Electrons flow from copper to magnesium through the wire
- Electrons flow from magnesium to copper through the wire
- Magnesium gains electrons from the solution
- Copper atoms lose electrons more easily than magnesium
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