Introduction to redox in cellular respiration. Provides an overview of how cells break down fuels and looks at some of the electron transfer reactions that are key to this process.

Students discuss the role of polymers, monomers, and ATP in metabolism, and then describe the hormones that regulate anabolic and catabolic reactions.

A collection of over 30 virtual chemistry problems with accompanying interactive activities. Each problem includes a word file for potential differentiation in your classroom.

This site from Wikipedia enyclopedia provides this discussion over electrochemistry details what the oxidation state of an ion is; what oxidation and reduction is; what redox reactions are; and the difference between spontaneous and...

Animated demonstration of how a galvanic cell works. Demo defines oxidation and reduction and shows how the electric circuit must be completed with a salt bridge to allow the electrons to flow from the anode to the cathode.

A teacher lesson plan which could be easily converted into an idea for a student project or presentation. This page describes activities in which the interconversion of chemical and electrical energy are investigated. Complete activity...

Students learn about the five different types of chemical reactions, as well as the three classifications of reactions.

The objective of this article is to introduce how to balance redox reaction chemical equations in neutral solution.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore how batteries use redox reactions to create electrical energy to power a flashlight.

This digital textbook covers core chemistry concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, and videos.

NADH and NADPH are enzymes involved in cellular processes. Explains how NADH participates in catabolic reactions where energy is released and NADPH is involved in anabolic reactions where energy is consumed. Their functions and chemical...

A superb explanation of how a battery works. Discusses the associated chemistry which explains how a battery produces a voltage. Includes a series of "Confidence Building Questions."

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students cover the five general types of chemical reactions: synthesis, decomposition, combustion, single-displacement, and double-displacement. The flipchart concludes covering the reactions as the...

Georgia State University provides a technical discussion on how voltaic cells produce an external electric current. Equations for the reactions that occur are given and discussed.

Complete directions for a teacher demonstration in which the electrolysis of a solution of silver nitrate is viewed under a microscope. Helpful tips and a diagram of the apparatus and set-up is provided. Easily adaptable as a student lab...

Complete directions several methods of conducting the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution. Helpful tips, discussion and a diagram of the apparatus and set-up is provided. Easily adaptable as a student lab or project.

Information on the sulfur bacteria and the effects they have on sulfur itself.

This is a Java tutorial showing the simple voltaic (or galvanic) electrical cell, which is the most basic type of "wet" cell and demonstrates the fundamental chemistry behind batteries.

From the Mad Scientist Network, this page (and its accompanying answer page) use a question and answer format to help explain the results of an electrolysis of water experiment. Helpful tips for performing such an experiment are given.

Georgia State University provides a technical discussion on how voltaic cells produce an external electric current. Equations for the reactions that occur are given and discussed.

Georgia State University provides a technical discussion on how voltaic cells produce an external electric current. Equations for the reactions that occur are given and discussed.