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Electrochemical cells | practical videos | 16–18 students

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A Petri dish set up for a microscale electrolysis experiment using samples of metal and a power supply

Source: Royal Society of Chemistry

Video and supporting resources to support electrochemistry practical work, including two microscale experiments, animation and cell diagrams

Investigate electrochemical cells with two microscale experiments for learners on A-level and equivalent 16–18 courses. Additional resources including pause-and-think questions with answers, teacher notes, technician notes, intended outcomes and a follow-up worksheet are provided to support your teaching.

Chapter titles: 00:15 Introduction; 01:30 Electrochemical cell set-up (including animation); 02:15 Investigating redox reactions (microscale set-up); 03:23 Taking measurements; 04:09 Animation showing cells in microscale; 06:18 Cell diagrams; 07:43 Investigating concentration.

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