Classroom Resources: Electrochemistry

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  Reaction Rate, Redox Reaction, Chemical Change, Exothermic & Endothermic | High School

  Demonstration: Potassium Permanganate Demo

  In this demo, students witness two chemicals that take some time to react. The KMnO4 and glycerin come into contact and appear not to react, but then a flame results. This is an example of an exothermic redox reaction.

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  Observations, Chemical Change, Redox Reaction, Scientific Method, Electron Transfer, Experimental Design | Middle School, High School

  Lab: Test Tube Geology

  In this lab, students will observe a reaction between an iron nail and copper(II) sulfate in a test tube over the course of several days, modeling how a similar reaction occurs to form copper deposits in the earth. Students will also modify the procedures to evaluate how changing a factor of their choice affects the results of the test tube reaction, introducing them to concepts of experimental design. It also introduces students to my version of the Science Writing Heuristic (SWH).

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  Reduction, Redox Reaction, Galvanic Cells, Oxidation, Half Reactions, Cathode, Anode, Electron Transfer, Electrons | High School

  Lesson Plan: How Fuel Cells Work

  In this lesson students will investigate how fuel cells provide energy in modern cars. Students will have the opportunity to explore redox reactions, through both an online animation and a simulation in order to understand the potential of a fuel cell.

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  Reduction, Redox Reaction, Reduction Potentials, Galvanic Cells, Dimensional Analysis, Exothermic & Endothermic, Oxidation, Half Reactions, Cathode, Anode, Gibb's Free Energy , Spontaneous Reactions , Electron Transfer, Electrons, Spontaneous vs. Non-spontaneous Reactions, Spontaneous Reactions | High School

  Lesson Plan: How Far Can We Go?

  In this lesson students compare energy densities of lead acid and lithium ion batteries to understand the relationship between electrochemical cell potentials and utilization of stored chemical energy.

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  Reduction, Redox Reaction, Classification of Reactions, Chemical Change, Functional Groups | High School

  Lab: Silver Test Tube Holiday Ornament

  In this lab, students will carry out a reduction reaction in order to create a silver-plated test tube that can be used as a holiday ornament.

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  Net Ionic Equation, Reduction, Redox Reaction, Galvanic Cells, Oxidation, Half Reactions, Cathode, Anode, Electron Transfer, Electrons, Error Analysis | 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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  Balancing Equations, Reduction, Percent Yield, Redox Reaction | High School

  Lab: Reduction of Metal Oxides Using Carbon

  In this lab, students reduce metal ores using an alternative apparatus to a traditional crucible.

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  Reduction, Percent Yield, Activity Series, Stoichiometry, Redox Reaction, Classification of Reactions, Mole Concept, Chemical Change, Dimensional Analysis, Measurements, Oxidation, Error Analysis | High School

  Lab: Extracting Copper From Ore

  In this lab, students extract copper from copper carbonate using two different methods, and then determine which industrial method is most effective.

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  Electricity, Reduction, Activity Series, Redox Reaction, Reduction Potentials, Oxidation, Electron Transfer, Electrons | High School

  Lab: Reactivity & Electrochemistry

  In this lab, students will relate cell potential to the activity series.

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  Observations, Chemical Change, Reduction, Activity Series, Redox Reaction, Galvanic Cells, Chemical Change, Oxidation, Half Reactions, Electron Transfer, Electrons | High School

  Lesson Plan: Exploring Automotive Corrosion

  In this lesson students will investigate the galvanic corrosion that can occur when different metals come in contact with each other in modern cars.

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

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  Observations, Chemical Change, History, Reduction, Redox Reaction, Oxidation | High School

  Demonstration: Nitric Acid Acts Upon Copper

  In this demonstration, students will hear a story about Ira Remsen and watch a demonstration that recreates her first experiment reacting nitric acid with a copper penny.