What is Electrochemical Cell? Construction and Working of Electrochemical Cell: In an electrochemical cell, there are two separate containers. In one container Zinc rod is dipped into the 1M ZnSO4 solution and another container contains a copper rod that is dipped into the 1M CuSO4 solution. In the first container, Zinc acts as an anode, so oxidation takes place, Zn liberates electrons and converted into Zn2+ i.e. Zn ————————> Zn2+ + 2e– (Anode) While in the second container copper acts as the cathode, so reduction takes place. Copper accepts electrons that are liberated by the Zn rod. The reaction is … Continue reading Electrochemical Cell