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Why are two different metals needed to produce a potential difference in an electrochemical cell?

April 26, 2017CELL difference different electrochemical metals needed potential

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Why are two different metals needed to produce a potential difference in an electrochemical cell?

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A common example is the carbon-zinc cell where the zinc corrodes preferentially to produce a current in an electrochemical cell. The lemon battery is another simple example of how dissimilar metals react to produce an electric current. ChaCha!