How to teach electrochemistry at post-16

Electrochemistry is a challenging topic, both for teachers and their students. This article provides everything you need to thoroughly prepare to tackle the challenging aspects of the topic, and highlights common misconceptions related to electrochemical cells, like understanding the set-up, redox equations and calculations. Use the modelling approaches, diagnostic tests and visual representations to reinforce understanding and identify misconceptions. You can also use the strategies to connect macroscopic observations with sub-microscopic processes. Download the electrochemical cells misconception buster resource and use the multiple choice questions and differentiated follow-up tasks with your A-level and equivalent learners to probe their knowledge.