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Chemistry PS1 10 Redox

Project Zero THINKING ROUTINES--see below

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

  Grade:  High School (9-12)

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Prior Knowledge/Preview
Review of writing half equations ULUC
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Aerospace CONNECTIONS:
Applications and examples
TITAN II rocket and Gemini capsule fuel: N2O4 WIS
Development of lithium ion battery earns Nobel prize Smithsonian Magazine
Corrosion
   Tin whiskers
   Fuel combustion
   Batteries
 
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Inquiry science
       Printable activity
      On-line activity: Balancing redox reactions ULUC
    
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LAB activities follow all safety guidelines linked above
and in the activity
Lab #1  Peroxide decomposition--elephant's toothpaste Washington International School
Lab #2  metal/metal salt redox
Lab #3  Electrode potentials
Lab #4  Redox titration

      
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EXTENSION material for the curious
Electrolysis review WIS
Speed of ions in electrolysis WIS

Charging ahead the future of batteries Smithsonian Magazine

 

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THINKING ROUTINE

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What do you see?

What do you think about that?

What does it make you wonder?

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