Organic chemistry is difficult; those who study it have alkynes of trouble. Alkaline batteries are the focus of a video on electrochemistry, explaining how batteries work and why they are called alkaline batteries. The resource also covers half reactions, galvanic cells, voltage, reduction potential, electrolysis, and electroplating. 

Concepts

electrochemistry, electrochemical cells, redox reactions, half reactions, batteries, voltage, reduction, electrolysis

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create an outline to assist students with note taking

Classroom Considerations

• Requires prior knowledge of redox reactions
• Be aware that YouTube comments are open to the public and may contain derogatory language
• The 36th video in a series of 46

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Highlights equations and vocabulary
• Includes closed captioning to aid in note taking
• Great for either a flipped or traditional classroom

Cons

• None