This is a sequence of lessons to teach the topic of electrolysis. It contains three powerpoint presentations, a worksheet on ionic and half equations and the worksheets for the required practical on electrolysis. It could cover three lessons of teaching with another 2 to complete the required practical and so is resourced for 5 lessons in total.
Lesson 1
Powerpoint 1
- The process of electrolysis
- REDOX and loss and gain of electrons
- Electrolysis of molten ionic compounds
Lesson 2
Powerpoint 2
- Using electrolysis to extract metals
- Electrolysis of aluminium oxide
- Electroplating with copper
- Half equations and Ionic Equations
Set homework: worksheet on ionic and half equations to be completed for homework here - mark scheme provided
Lesson 3
Required Practical 3
Lesson 4
Completion of booklet for required practical 3
Lesson 5
Powerpoint 3
- Electrolysis in aqueous solution
- Mixtures of ions
- Electrolysis of brine
- Competing reactions at electrodes
- Electrolysis of acidified water
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