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Lecture Demonstrations

Electrochemistry

A simple voltaic “Daniell’s cell” is presented.

 

The splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen gas is demonstrated.

 

A fuel cell car is demonstrated.

 

A piece of tarnished silver is cleaned using an aqueous solution of baking soda, salt, and aluminum foil.

 

Oxidation and reduction reactions are demonstrated using one or more of the following common reactions involving copper in zinc chloride, zinc in copper sulfate, and copper in silver nitrate.