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Savvas Learning

Chemistry, the Central Science: Electrolysis

For Students 9th - 10th
This online companion to "Chemistry - The Central Science," a textbook by Prentice-Hall, provides a good introduction to electrolytic cells and electrolysis of aqueous solutions. Practice exercises are also included.
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a variety of topics related to electrochemistry. In a discussion of electrolysis, this site covers topics including electrolysis in aqueous solutions, Faraday's laws...
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Electrolysis

For Students 9th - 10th
Copper can be extracted from its ore by heating it with carbon. Impure copper is purified by electrolysis in which the anode is impure copper, the cathode is pure copper and the electrolyte is copper sulfate solution. It provides links...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Electrolysis

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students investigate voltaic and electrolytic cells describing the reactions that occur during the electrolysis of water. They also identify the products that would...
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Indicating Electrolysis

For Students 9th - 10th
This experiment and video demonstration shows how students can break up water into hydrogen and oxygen gas with a simple electrolysis device.
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Electrolysis in Aqueous Solutions

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a variety of topics related to electrochemistry. In discussing electrolysis, this site focuses on electrolysis in relation to aqueous solutions.
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Electrolysis Aqa

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on Electrolysis, the process by which ionic substances are broken down into simpler substances using electricity. During electrolysis, metals and gases may form at the electrodes. Links are provided to a video and a...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Electrolysis of Water

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn to write the half reactions that occur at each electrode during the electrolysis of water, performed in microscale using a 9V battery as a power source. In monitoring the pH at each electrode, studens will learn that...
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Electrolysis

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on Electrolysis, the decomposition of a liquid using electricity. When ionic compounds are molten or dissolved in water the ions are free to move. It offers links to a video and a test.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Electrolysis

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers a short explanation of the how the electrolysis process works with links to some of the scientific pioneers of electrolysis.
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Other

Nmsea: Electrolysis: Obtaining Hydrogen From Water

For Students 9th - 10th
The New Mexico Solar Energy Association provides an article entitled, "Electrolysis: obtaining hydrogen from water - the basis for a solar-hydrogen economy". The article is medium size in length with pictures and charts throughout to help.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Difference Between Electrolysis and Electroplating

For Students 2nd - 8th
Defines electrolysis and electroplating and their process and gives examples of uses.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Chemistry Learning Center: Electrolysis of Water Using an Electrical Current

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Chemistry Learning Center at the University of Illinois, this page explains the chemical changes occurring during a water electrolysis lab. Textual information is accompanied by photographs which clearly illustrate the changes.
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Other

Miniscience: Electrolysis of Water

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A simple science project designed to investigate electrolysis of water in a laboratory.
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Other

Lcs: Electrolysis of Silver Nitrate Solution

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete directions for a teacher demonstration in which the electrolysis of a solution of silver nitrate is viewed under a microscope. Helpful tips and a diagram of the apparatus and set-up is provided. Easily adaptable as a student lab...
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Other

Lcs: Experiments on the Electrolysis of Sodium Chloride

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete directions several methods of conducting the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution. Helpful tips, discussion and a diagram of the apparatus and set-up is provided. Easily adaptable as a student lab or project.
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McMaster University

Mc Master University: Electrolysis of Aqueous Na Oh

For Students 9th - 10th
Experimental setup and energy requirements for electrolysis of sodium hydroxide solution.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Chemistry: Electrochemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
In this module students learn more about oxidation-reductions and how to balance these reactions and perform stoichiometric calculations on these specific reactions. Students also explore electrolysis, galvanic cells, reduction...
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Humphry Davy

For Students 9th - 10th
Humphry Davy was a pioneer in the field of electrochemistry who used electrolysis to isolate many elements from the compounds in which they occur naturally. Electrolysis is the process by which an electrolyte is altered or decomposed via...
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: How Can a Small Spark Start a Huge Explosion?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this Activity 1 investigates What makes materials different from each other? Students will continue to learn about energy and to investigate how energy changes relate to changes in matter. Students will also explore what makes...
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Michael Faraday

For Students K - 1st
Brief biographical sketch of Michael Faraday, famous scientist whose discoveries include electromagnetic rotation, Benzene, electromagnetic induction, and Laws of Electrolysis.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Journey to Mars: Out of Thin Air

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discuss facts about Mars and investigate scientists' efforts to create fuel from materials found in space. Perform a simplified method of aqueous electrolysis to split water into its two chemical elements using electric current from a...
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Hunkins Experiments

Hunkin's Experiments: How to Make Oxygen From a Battery

For Students 5th - 9th
Hunkin's Experiments is a group of simple cartoon illustrations of scientific principles. Some would work well in the classroom, but others have little value beyond entertaining students. All of the projects are easy to do. This one...
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Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Voltaic Cells: Audio Book

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen and learn how the battery converts energy using voltaic cells. Learn how anodes and cathodes aid in oxidation and reduction. Discover how voltage and electrolysis direct the current.

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