Lesson Plan

Electroplating

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Silver pennies and copper nickels are made possible by applying some chemistry. Learners use electrolysis to coat a penny with zinc sulfate and a nickel with copper sulfate. Their investigation builds an understanding of electroplating and electrochemistry.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Record new vocabulary in a graphic organizer
Classroom Considerations
  • Ensure time for proper set up
  • Requires a specific set of materials for lab investigations
Pros
  • Includes background information for both pupils and teachers
  • Provides extension activities
Cons
  • None