Kemtec™ AP™ Chemistry Kits: Micro-scale Electrochemical Cells - Voltaic and Electrolytic

Analyze oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions and become familiar with the activity series of metals and its importance in predicting the products of replacement reactions.

Supplier:  Aqua Phoenix Scientific 16121

Catalog No. S07344

Includes: Copper Sulfate, 0.1M; Aluminum Sulfate, 0.1M, 60mL; Zinc Sulfate, 0.1M; Magnesium Sulfate 0.1M, 60mL; Ferric Sulfate 0.1M, 60mL; Potassium Chloride, 3.5M, 60mL; Potassium Iodide 0.5M; 12 Microplates, (24-Well); Six Copper Strips ( 2 in. x 1/4 in.); Six Aluminum Metal Strips; six Magnesium Strips (2 in. x 1/4 in.); Six Iron Strips (1/4 in. x 2.5 in.); Six Zinc Strips 2 in. x 1/4 in.); Six 9V Heavy Duty Batteries; Six I-Shape 9V Battery Snaps

Description

Students test both Voltaic and Electrolytic cells, and predict and measure cell voltages. Lessons include learning to separate oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions into half reactions, as well as identifying both anode and cathode activity.

 

• Minimal prep time required
• Instructor's manual features background material, easy-to-follow stepwise protocols, assessment questions, sample data, modeled calculations and an answer key
• Kit designed to exceed 2013 AP Next Generation National Standards
• Meets AP Science Practices 3 & 7
• Targets Grades: 10-14
• Accommodates 24 Students Working in Groups of two

 

Kemtec AP kits are compatible with optional data collection and simulations using TI-Nspire handhelds and software. 

Specifications

• Certifications/Compliance: Meets new 2013 AP standards, meets AP science practices 3 and 7
• Grade: 10 to 14
• Includes: 0.1M Copper Sulfate, 0.1M, 60mL Aluminum Sulfate, 0.1M Zinc Sulfate, 0.1M, 60mL Magnesium Sulfate, 0.1M, 60mL Ferric Sulfate, 3.5M, 60mL Potassium Chloride, 0.5M Potassium Iodide, 12 Microplates, (24-Well), six Copper strips ( 2 in. x 1/4 in.), six Aluminum Metal strips, six Magnesium strips (2 in. x 0.25 in.), six Iron strips (0.25 in. x 2.5 in.), six Zinc strips 2 in. x 0.25 in.) six 9V Heavy duty batteries, six I-Shape 9V Battery snaps

• Product Type: Micro-Scale Electrochemical Cells Voltaic and Electrolytic Chemistry Kit
• For Use With (Application): To analyze oxidation-reduction reactions and become familiar with the activity series of metals and its importance in predicting the products of replacement reactions
• Class Size: 24 Students (12 Groups)