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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.
Lesson Plan
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...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Future Car: Fuel Cells

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Investigate the innovations surrounding fuel cell technology and the potential use of hydrogen as an automobile power source. Generate hydrogen gas by splitting water in a process called electrolysis.
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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Energy Levels, Electrons, and Covalent Bonding

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how covalent molecular bonding affects the energy levels of electrons.