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UNIT 3 - VCE Chemistry - Introduction to Electrolysis

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This lesson explains UNIT 3 - Introduction to Electrolysis, focusing on Electrolysis and Galvanic cells. It helps students use the electrochemical series and draw and explain a galvanic cell.

ElectrolysisGalvanic cellsRedox fundamentalsCell components & designElectrolysisGalvanic cellReductionOxidising agentReducing agentElectrochemical series

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • use the electrochemical series
  • draw and explain a galvanic cell
  • identify oxidation and reduction
  • predict electrolysis products
  • explain batteries, fuel cells and corrosion

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Primary galvanic cells and fuel cells as sources of energy
  • Unit 3, Area of Study 2Production of chemicals using electrolysis