Lesson 1.2.5

Lesson 5 - Electrolytic Cells

Get Focused

Electroplating is a process used for multiple applications from the creation of jewelry, to car parts. The electrolytic cell is the foundation of this process. In this lesson we will investigate the structure and function of an electrolytic cell and the process of electroplating.

Consider the following essential questions as you complete Lesson 5:

  • What does non-spontaneous mean in connection to electrolytic cells ?
  • What happens at the anode and cathode in an electrolytic cell ?
  • What are differences between voltaic and electrolytic cells

Vocabulary

Below is a link to the Sciecne 20 Glossary. Make sure you can identify and define the terms within the glossary that correspond with this lesson.

 

Science 20 Glossary

 

Read Read

Please read pages 95 - 101 in your Science 20 textbook

Topic 2.5 Text

Explore

Click the link below to explore the content for lesson 5

Lesson 5 Content Link

Electrolytic Cells Simulation

Watch and Listen

 

Self Check

Try the knowledge questions on page 101 of the textbook to check your understanding.

Reflect and Connect

Find five things that you use that have been produced using electrolytic cells. Post your list to the discussion forum.

Module 1: Lesson 5 Assignment.

Once you have completed all of the learning activities for this lesson, you can complete the online assignment.

Sci20 1.2.5 online assignment

Lesson Summary

In this lesson you learned about the structure and function of the electrolytic cell as well as various applications of electroplating.

Module 3 will investigate organic chemistry.