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Khan Academy: Batteries: How Much Electrolyte Does a Single Cell Need?

9th - 10th
Observation: when we pull our cell out of the electrolyte it still causes a deflection, which increases when pressure is applied. How could this lead to more efficient batteries? [0:40]
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Khan Academy: Batteries: Battery Meter (Galvanometer)

9th - 10th
Simple device which we can use to measure our homemade batteries. You can test it with any household battery first. What does this deflection represent? What forces are involved? [0:50]
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Khan Academy: Batteries: Electrode (Surface Area Test)

9th - 10th
What's the difference between one piece of metal and three pieces of metal in our cell. Does deflection change? Why? [1:07]
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Khan Academy: Bit Zee Bot: 9. Bit Zee's Batteries

9th - 10th
In this video we install the AA batteries in Bit-zee's frame using zip ties. [2:16]
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Khan Academy: Zinc Copper Cell (Reduction Oxidation)

9th - 10th
This demonstration shows an example of reduction-oxidation reaction. [1:04]
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Khan Academy: Standard Cell

9th - 10th
Watch as we test out a cell that holds the metals at a constant distance in this Khan video. We add it to salt water and then check the deflection. Can this be used as a standard unit? [1:08]
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Khan Academy: Reverse Electrodes (Polarity)

9th - 10th
What happens to the deflection when we attach the penny and zinc in the opposite direction? Watch this video to find out. [1:22]
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Khan Academy: Spout Lights

3rd - 8th
View an example of a basic circuit for lights. [0:32]
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Khan Academy: Electrode (Distance Test)

9th - 10th
Does the distance between the copper and zinc electrodes matter? What happens to the deflection when we hold them close vs. far apart? Watch this visual demonstration to answer these questions. [1:05]
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Khan Academy: Electrolyte Test (Pure Water vs. Vinegar)

9th - 10th
We attach our galvanometer to a piece of copper and zinc. Then we submerge the metals in pure water and vinegar. What is the difference? Watch this visual demonstration to answer this question. [1:22]
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Khan Academy: Electrolyte (Strong Acid Test)

9th - 10th
This visual demonstration shows an experiment with a strong acid as an electrolyte and observing the change in deflection compared to weak acid (vinegar). [0:43]
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Khan Academy: Electrolyte (Temperature Test)

9th - 10th
Watch as we experiment with hot vs. cold vinegar as our electrolyte. Does the deflection in our galvanometer depend on temperature? [1:36]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Electrode (Surface Area Test)

9th - 10th
What's the difference between one piece of metal and three pieces of metal in our cell. Does deflection change? Watch this visual demonstration to answer these questions. [1:07]
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Building a Better Battery

9th - 10th
Scientists say a modification to the design of lithium-ion batteries could allow batteries that can charge and discharge in a matter of seconds.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Batteries: Zinc Copper Cell (Reduction Oxidation)

9th - 10th
Video lecture explains zinc copper cell while providing an example of reduction-oxidation reaction. [1:05]