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  Electrolytic Cells, Galvanic Cells, Electrolysis, Redox Reaction, Gibb's Free Energy | High School

  Lesson Plan: Exploration of Electrolytic Cells Mark as Favorite (17 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will build several electrolytic cells, discuss and diagram their cells to further their understanding of electrolysis, and use qualitative and quantitative analysis of the electrolysis of potassium iodide. Finally, students will practice and be assessed on their knowledge of electrolysis on AP exam-level questioning.

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  Galvanic Cells, Reduction Potentials, Redox Reaction, Half Reactions, Electrons, Electron Transfer, Anode, Cathode, Oxidation, Reduction, Concentration, Net Ionic Equation, Molarity, Nernst Equation | High School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: Non-Standard Galvanic Cells Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use a simulation to create a variety of non-standard condition galvanic/voltaic cells. This simulation allows students to choose the metal and solution for each half cell, as well as the concentration of those solutions. Students will build concentration cells and other non-standard cells and record the cell potential from the voltmeter. They will compare the results of different data sets, write net ionic equations, and describe electron flow through a galvanic/voltaic cell from anode to cathode as well as the direction of migration of ions, anions towards the anode and cations towards the cathode.

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  Redox Reaction, Oxidation, Half Reactions, Oxidation Number, Titrations, Stoichiometry, Reduction | High School

  Lesson Plan: Redox Reactions & Titrations Mark as Favorite (40 Favorites)

  This lesson students will review oxidation states, half-reactions, balancing reactions and understand how to complete calculations and perform a redox titration.

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

  Lesson Plan: How Fuel Cells Work Mark as Favorite (7 Favorites)

  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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  Redox Reaction, Galvanic Cells | High School

  Lesson Plan: Galvanic Cell Exploration Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will build their understanding of redox reactions and galvanic cells. Using both a lab activity and an animated simulation, students will investigate these types of cells (and the redox reactions that drive them) at both a macroscopic and particle level to connect how particle-level interactions can explain macroscopic observations.

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

  Lesson Plan: Exploring Automotive Corrosion Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)

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

  Lesson Plan: How Far Can We Go? Mark as Favorite (8 Favorites)

  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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  Redox Reaction, Oxidation, Reduction, Half Reactions, Cathode, Anode, Electron Transfer, Electrolysis, Electrolytic Cells, Error Analysis, Error Analysis, Accuracy, Chemical Change, Accuracy, Dimensional Analysis, Mole Concept, Significant Figures | High School

  Lesson Plan: Recycling Copper from E-Waste Mark as Favorite (15 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will consider the need for innovative solutions to e-waste both from an environmental perspective as well as for the economic benefit to reclaiming raw materials from used electronic devices. They will then take on the role of an electroplate technician who is tasked with evaluating the effectiveness of a copper recycling process that uses electrolysis to purify and recover copper metal from e-waste. As e-waste is a relatively new—and growing—issue, it demonstrates how new industries can develop that utilize skills from existing jobs.

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

  Lab: Reactivity & Electrochemistry Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)

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

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

  Lab: Four-Way Galvanic Cell Mark as Favorite (29 Favorites)

  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 Mark as Favorite (38 Favorites)

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

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  Exothermic & Endothermic, Redox Reaction, Oxidation, Spontaneous Reactions , Classification of Reactions | High School

  Demonstration: Potassium Permanganate Volcano Mark as Favorite (32 Favorites)

  In this demonstration, glycerol is oxidized by using potassium permanganate as a catalyst. This gives off a tremendous amount of heat, light, and gas as a volcano of purple flames emit. It is an excellent way to introduce exothermic reactions and discuss spontaneous reactions.

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

  Demonstration: Potassium Permanganate Demo Mark as Favorite (10 Favorites)

  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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  Chemical Change, Beer's Law, Redox Reaction, Reduction, Oxidation, Concentration, Reaction Rate | High School

  Lesson Plan: Rustbusters! A Lab Activity on Corrosion Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)

  In this lesson students learn about factors affecting the rate of corrosion and evaluate the efficiency of different protective coatings to simulate products used in industry when building metal structures like ships or bridges.

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

  Activity: What Powers Your World? Mark as Favorite (12 Favorites)

  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 Potentials, Redox Reaction, Half Reactions, Cathode, Anode, Oxidation, Reduction, Electrons, Electron Transfer, Net Ionic Equation | High School

  Activity: Simulation Activity: Galvanic/Voltaic Cells Mark as Favorite (45 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will use a simulation to create a variety of galvanic/voltaic cells with different electrodes. They will record the cell potential from the voltmeter and will use their data to determine the reduction potential of each half reaction. Students will also identify anodes and cathodes, write half reaction equations and full chemical equations, and view what is happening in each half cell and the salt bridge on a molecular scale.

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  Review, Culminating Project, Mixtures, Separating Mixtures, Beer's Law, Concentration, Redox Reaction, Half Reactions, pH, Titrations, Buffers, Indicators, Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Alloys, Percent Composition, Le Châtelier's Principle, Enthalpy, Calorimetry, Conductivity | High School

  Lesson Plan: AP Chemistry Experimental Evidence Review Mark as Favorite (44 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will evaluate data from 16 simulated lab experiments that were designed to mirror the Recommended Labs from the College Board. Corresponding lab experiments and demonstration options have also been included for teacher reference.

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  Chemical Change, Observations, Redox Reaction, Electron Transfer, Oxidation Number, Chemical Change, Activation Energy | High School

  Lesson Plan: Cyanotypes: Taking Pictures with the Sun Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will read about the chemistry behind two photographic methods, including cyanotypes, and then prepare their own sun-sensitive cyanotype paper from two different types of paper. They will place items of their choosing on the prepared papers, place them in the sunlight, and develop and compare the images. Finally, students will be asked to think about different variables they could test with adjustments to the original procedures.

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  Electromagnetic Spectrum, Redox Reaction, Molecular Structure, Law of Conservation of Energy, Half Reactions, Oxidation Number, Oxidation, Reduction, Intermolecular Forces | High School

  Lesson Plan: Fading Away Mark as Favorite (16 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will explore photodegradation of color. First, students will view how fading of paint has affected Van Gogh’s great works of art and the efforts that are being taken to conserve these works. While exploring, students will actively engage in research to relate the fading process to redox reactions, X-Ray diffraction, solute-solvent interactions, and light/energy calculations. Students will then act as an Engineering Task Force and brainstorm to identify how photodegradation affects modern day objects and plan how to address their fading in an effort to market to the airliner Jetstar

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  Titrations, Indicators, Accuracy, Dimensional Analysis, Error Analysis, Measurements, Significant Figures, Concentration, Redox Reaction, Reduction, Oxidation | High School

  Lesson Plan: Vitamin C Quality Control Mark as Favorite (14 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will learn about a career in the skilled technical workforce, develop skills utilized in a quality control lab, and obtain data that may not have a clear “right answer.” For example, though many over-the-counter medications and vitamins state the amount of active ingredient, any individual tablet may have between 97 to 103% of the stated label claim. In addition, any products past the expiry date may have less due to potential decomposition. Students practice scientific communication by reporting their findings in a professional manner.

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  Chemical Change, Predicting Products, Redox Reaction, Electron Transfer, Half Reactions | High School

  Lesson Plan: Polaroid Photography Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will learn about redox reactions in film photography by reading an article and engaging in related activities. The activities help promote literacy in the science classroom. Parts of this lesson could be used as plans for a substitute teacher.

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  Redox Reaction, Oxidation, Reduction, Electricity, Reversible Reactions | High School

  Lesson Plan: Charging Up the Fun with a Rechargeable Battery Mark as Favorite (2 Favorites)

  In this lesson, students will learn how oxidation and reduction reactions work in a rechargeable battery. They will then build a simple rechargeable battery and test it to determine the strength of the battery.

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  Electricity, Renewable Energy, Photosynthesis, Electron Transfer, Redox Reaction, Oxidation, Reduction | High School

  Lesson Plan: Color Solar Power! Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)

  In this lesson students will make a dye-sensitized solar cell (also known as DSC or Gratzel cell) using extracts from blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, red cabbage, strawberries, beetroot, spinach and dried hibiscus petals. Students will measure the voltage and the current of various light sources using the created solar cells and then compare the effectiveness of each.

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

  Activity: Hybrid and Electric Cars Video Questions Mark as Favorite (11 Favorites)

  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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  Reduction, Oxidation, Redox Reaction, Catalysts, Activation Energy, Combustion | High School

  Activity: Catalytic Converters Video Questions Mark as Favorite (13 Favorites)

  In this activity, students will watch a video and answer related questions about the role of a catalytic converter and its corresponding chemical reactions within a vehicle. Students will learn about both oxidation and reduction reactions as well as the purpose of a catalyst.