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Chemistry 10: Redox

Physical Science Safety Guidelines

Chemistry Safety

Phenomenon: WARNING Mains electricity--do not do this experiment--read the caution--see the video
Electric Pickle Greensboro Science Center

Oxidation-reduction

   Oxidation numbers

   Redox equations

   Redox titrations

   Electrode potentials

   Electrochemical series

   Batteries

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Prior Knowledge/Preview
Review of writing half equations ULUC

Inquiry science
       Printable activity
       On-line activity: Balancing redox reactions ULUC

LAB experiments
       Lab #1  Peroxide decomposition--elephant's toothpaste Washington International School
       Lab #2  metal/metal salt redox
       Lab #3  Electrode potentials
       Lab #4  Redox titration
       Lab #5  Sugar and conc H2SO4 WIS

Aerospace CONNECTIONS:
Redox in aerospace
Applications and examples:
   Corrosion
   Tin whiskers
   Fuel combustion
   Batteries

EXTENSION material for the curious
Electrolysis review WIS
Speed of ions in electrolysis WIS
Batteries recharge with waste heat Smithsonian Magazine

Redox and temperature-sensitive changes in microbial communities and soil chemistry dictate greenhouse gas loss from thawed permafrost Biogeochemistry Ernakovich et al SI Learning Lab

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