Learn Class 8 Science - Chemical Effects of Electric Current

What are metals? And what are the electric effects of current? We all are aware that metal is a good conductor of electricity. At the same time, plastics are not the conductors of electricity. There are also many liquid conductors which become a source of electricity.

Electric current

  • The path consists of passing or taking current.
  • And the current flows in it even when the current’s path is closed.
  • Where the break-in path leads to no formation of current.

Chemical effects of electric current

The chemical reactions can occur when the current gets passed through the chemical solutions. It consists of:

  • Colour changes.
  • Metal Deposition
  • Gas bubbles form.

How to check current?

Many ways can help you to check current. These are:

1. Conductor:

  • The term ‘conductor’ refers to the tool which allows it to pass the current.

2. Tester:

  • A tester is a tool that helps to check the electric current.
  • In the tester, there is a presence of a led bulb.
  • The LED bulb will help you to determine the current.

Electrodes:

Two types:

  • Cathode
  • In the tester, there is a presence of a led bulb.
  • Anode

Electroplating:

Electroplating is the process of the deposition of layers. And this layer gets on the other material with the help of electroplating.

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Chemical Effects of Electric Current Sample Questions for Class 8

Question 1

A good conductor of electricity is .
A. copper
B. hydrogen
C. chloride
D. neon

Question 2

Which of the following is the unit of measurement for electric potential?
A. ohm
B. volt
C. watt
D. ampere

Question 3

Most metals are
A. solid at room temperature.
B. bad conductors of electric current.
C. dull.
D. not malleable.

Question 4

Which best describes the motion of the object recorded in data table?
A. It does not move.
B. It maintains a constant velocity.
C. It undergoes positive acceleration.
D. It undergoes negative acceleration.

Question 5

A coulomb measures electrical .
A. power
B. charge
C. current
D. resistance