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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Electrochemistry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A teacher lesson plan which could be easily converted into an idea for a student project or presentation. This page describes activities in which the interconversion of chemical and electrical energy are investigated. Complete activity...
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Handout
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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Activity
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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Activity
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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Handout
Other

Case Western Reserve Univ.: Electrochemistry Dictionary

For Students 9th - 10th
Dictionary containing definitions of words and phrases used in electrochemistry.
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Handout
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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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Reaction Types

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students cover the five general types of chemical reactions: synthesis, decomposition, combustion, single-displacement, and double-displacement. The flipchart concludes covering the reactions as the...
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Graphic
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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Activity
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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PPT
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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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Understanding Decomposition Reaction

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what a decomposition is and gives examples of different types and their chemical equations.
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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...
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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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Article
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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Website
MadSci Network

Mad Scientist Network: Nonproduction of Oxygen

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Mad Scientist Network, this page (and its accompanying answer page) use a question and answer format to help explain the results of an electrolysis of water experiment. Helpful tips for performing such an experiment are given.