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Modesto Tamez and Julie H. Yu

Exploratorium Teacher Institute, San Francisco, CA 94123

J. Chem. Educ., 2007, 84 (12), p 1936A

DOI: 10.1021/ed084p1936A

Publication Date (Web): December 1, 2007

Abstract

In this Activity, students construct a homemade aluminum-air battery out of aluminum foil, activated charcoal, and saltwater. This battery generates enough power to operate a simple electrical device, such as a small motor or holiday light. This provides teachers a hands-on method that uses battery chemistry to teach oxidation and reduction reactions and is fun for students. In addition, the use of oxygen as a reactant presents an opportunity to discuss the science of fuel cells.

Keywords (Audience):

Elementary / Middle School Science

Keywords (Domain):

Inorganic Chemistry

Keywords (Feature):

JCE Classroom Activity

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

Keywords (Subject):

Electrochemistry

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