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Unit 3: Electrochemistry<br />

Time: 18 hours<br />

Unit Description<br />

In this unit, students demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts related to oxidationreduction<br />

and the interconversion of chemical and electrical energy. Students build and explain the<br />

functioning of simple galvanic and electrolytic cells and use equations to describe these cells and solve<br />

quantitative problems related to electrolysis. Students describe some uses of batteries and fuel cells,<br />

explain the importance of electrochemical technology to the production and protection of metals and<br />

assess environmental and safety issues associated with these technologies. In the End-of-Unit Task<br />

students design and construct their own battery of a given voltage.<br />

Unit Overview Chart<br />

Activity/Time/Focus Learning Expectations Assessment Categories<br />

3.1<br />

2.0 h<br />

3.2<br />

3.0 h<br />

3.3<br />

4.5 h<br />

3.4<br />

4.5 h<br />

3.5<br />

4.0 h<br />

Introduction to<br />

Electrochemistry<br />

Redox Reactions<br />

and Equations<br />

Electrochemical<br />

Cells<br />

Electrolytic Cells<br />

End-of-Unit Task<br />

Design a Battery<br />

Written Test<br />

ELV.01, ELV.03, EL3.03<br />

SIS.05, SIS.06, SIS.07<br />

ELV.01, ELV.02, EL1.01, EL2.01, EL2.02,<br />

EL2.03<br />

SIS.05, SIS.06, SIS.07, SIS.08<br />

ELV.01, ELV.02, ELV.03, EL1.02, EL1.03,<br />

EL1.04, EL1.06, EL2.01, EL2.02, EL2.04,<br />

EL2.05, EL3.01<br />

SIS.01, SIS.02, SIS.03, SIS.04, SIS.08,<br />

SIS.09<br />

ELV.01, ELV.02, ELV.03, EL1.02, EL1.05,<br />

EL2.01, EL2.04, EL2.06, EL2.07, EL3.02<br />

SIS.01, SIS.02, SIS.03, SIS.04, SIS.05,<br />

SIS.06, SIS.07, SIS.08, SIS.09, SIS.10<br />

ELV.01, ELV.02, ELV.03<br />

SIS.01, SIS.02, SIS.03, SIS.04, SIS.05,<br />

SIS.06, SIS.07, SIS.08, SIS.09<br />

Knowledge/Understanding<br />

Knowledge/Understanding<br />

Communication<br />

Knowledge/Understanding<br />

Inquiry<br />

Communication<br />

Making Connections<br />

Knowledge/Understanding<br />

Inquiry<br />

Communication<br />

Making Connections<br />

Knowledge/Understanding<br />

Inquiry<br />

Communication<br />

Making Connections<br />

Suggested Activities<br />

Introduction to Electrochemistry<br />

3.1.1 Introduce the End-of-Unit Task and remind students to make an appointment to conference with<br />

the teacher about the Final Assessment Task. Allow time for students to ask clarification<br />

questions.<br />

3.1.2 Conduct discussion used to prepare students for the concepts they will need in this unit with<br />

questions such as: Do metals and electrolytic solutions conduct electricity in the same way?<br />

Explain. Why do some drivers in northern climates often take their car batteries inside on very<br />

cold nights? How can you tell that a nail has corroded? Is corrosion confined to the surface of a<br />

metal? Explain. How does corrosion affect the performance of the nail? If corrosion is a metal<br />

oxide, how might it be formed? How could you predict which of the following nails would<br />

corrode first: one made of iron, one made of aluminum or one made of stainless steel? What does<br />

it mean for something to be bonded? Are all bonds the same? What are batteries made of and<br />

how do they operate? Why is one battery marked 1.5V and another battery marked 9V? What is<br />

the purpose of sulfuric acid in a car battery? What effects might discarded batteries have on the<br />

environment?<br />

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• Chemistry – University Preparation

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