Classroom Resources: Electrochemistry

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  Electricity, Anode, Cathode, Galvanic Cells, Redox Reaction, Renewable Energy | High School

  Activity: Hybrid and Electric Cars Video Questions

  In this activity, students will watch a video and answer related questions about the chemistry of batteries as they are used to power hybrid and electric cars. Students will learn about the basics of electricity, as well as how batteries function as a source of electricity.

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  Electricity, Anode, Cathode, Galvanic Cells, Heat, Renewable Energy | High School

  Activity: Alternate Fuels Video Questions

  In this activity, students will watch a video and answer related questions about the alternatives to petroleum-based fossil fuels such as biofuels and hydrogen fuel cells. Students will learn about the pros and cons of various fuel sources, as well as possibilities for the future of fuels.

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  Renewable Energy, Electricity, Galvanic Cells, Cathode, Anode | High School

  Video: Hybrid and Electric Cars Video

  This video explores the chemistry in the batteries that power hybrid and electric cars.

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  Electricity, Anode, Cathode, Galvanic Cells, Heat, Renewable Energy | Elementary School, Middle School, High School

  Video: Alternative Fuels Video

  This video analyzes alternatives to petroleum based fossil fuels, such as biofuels and hydrogen fuel cells.

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  Redox Reaction, Half Reactions, Reduction, Oxidation, Cathode, Anode | High School

  Activity: What Powers Your World?

  In this activity, students will assess the battery power sources for electronic devices they use each day, and then relate the information to their study of oxidation-reduction reactions and electrochemistry.

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  Galvanic Cells, Reduction, Oxidation, Half Reactions, Cathode, Anode | High School

  Lab: Four-Way Galvanic Cell

  In this lab, students will build a simple galvanic cell to measure cell potential and will compare their data to theoretical calculations. Students will become more familiar with cells during this opportunity to investigate and compare numerous electrochemistry reactions.

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  Electrolysis, Cathode, Anode, Half Reactions, Redox Reaction, Reduction, Oxidation, Electron Transfer, Balancing Equations, Exothermic & Endothermic | High School

  Lab: Electrolysis of Water

  In this lab, students will perform the electrolysis of water using a battery, test tubes, thumbtacks, and a plastic cup.