Batteries and electrochemical cells
Investigate the chemistry behind the battery in your smartphone and find out how you can build a simple electrochemical cell from everyday items in your house.
Many of the devices we use today rely on battery power. Whatever kind of battery, large or small, rechargeable or not, they all have one thing in common: a chemical reaction provides the electrical power.
Read on to find out more about the reactions involved and discover some simple suggestions for making your own electrochemical cell from things in your home.
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