Materials List:
Redox Battery Lab
https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/mis_redox_activity1
Each group needs:
- Brownlee electrolysis apparatus, such as these available at Amazon; prices vary, $30+
- baking soda (or vinegar), as an electrolyte (perhaps two or three teaspoons of baking soda)
- 2 platinum electrodes with fitted rubber stoppers, such as two for $56 from Fisher
- solar panel (or battery eliminator), such as this medium 6V 2W solar panel for $35 from Adafruit
- multimeter or voltage meter
- Redox Reactions and Alternate Energy Solutions Handout, one per student
- safety glasses or goggles, one pair per student
To share with the entire class:
- electrolysis setup for class demonstration
- matches
- safety glasses or goggles
- distilled water
- (optional) AA battery