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Electrochemical Cells (St Grade) Student

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Publish date 09/01/2008
Connected with Discovery of elementary particles
Is part of ... Development of atomic theory. Radioactivity
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Chemistry

Grade

Years 14-16

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yTeach Publisher

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1. Class Assignment [Class Assignment]  
Chemical energy sources
Students are introduced to the concept of a Voltaic Cell, including the historical context. The role of metals as a source of chemical energy is established.
2. Class Assignment [Class Assignment]  
The structure of a voltaic cell
Need for two different metals is established and the nature of a voltaic cell is illustrated. Students do an exercise to determine viability of a cell based on choice of metals and electrolytes.
3. Class Assignment [Class Assignment]  
Reactions that occur at the electrodes
Electrode reactions are introduced leading to ion-electron half-equations, anode, cathode, migration of ions etc.
4. Class Assignment [Class Assignment]  
Voltaic Cells and the Reactivity Series
The measuring of electrode voltages is introduced leading to concept of overall voltage related to differences in reactivity.
5. Class Assignment [Class Assignment]  
Fuel Cells
Explains electrode reactions & overall reaction. Problems, uses & advantages.
6. Class Assignment [Class Assignment]  
Practical applications of voltaic cells
Combining cells to create batteries. Different types of batteries. Advantages & disadvantages.
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Electrochemical Cells (St Grade) Student