Crash Course Chemistry: Electrochemistry
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The "Crash Course Chemistry: Electrochemistry" video delves into the captivating world of electrochemistry, the scientific foundation behind essential technological devices like batteries, which power laptops, phones, and more. The video elucidates critical concepts such as redox reactions, where electrons are exchanged, and how they contribute to the flow of electricity. Viewers learn about the inner workings of alkaline batteries, galvanic and electrolytic cells, and the importance of voltage, or electrical potential, in facilitating work through electron movement. The episode also explains electroplating and how it allows metal deposition using electric currents. This video is highly educational and focuses on chemistry in everyday life, offering school-aged learners insight into the vital role chemicals and electrochemical reactions play in modern technology.
Media Details
Runtime: 8 minutes 57 seconds
- Topic: Business, Science, Technology
- Subtopic: Chemistry, Electricity and Magnetism, Energy, Physics, Technology
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2013
- Producer/Distributor: Complexly
- Series: Crash Course Chemistry
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