Electrolysis of ionic solutions
This presentation introduces students to the electrolysis of ionic solutions, how hydrogen is produced and how to write half equations.
About this resource
Topics:
Earth and atmospheric science, Energy, Human and physical geography
Use this activity sheet alongside the ‘Renewable energy resources knowledge organiser’ to find out how much your students understand about how each one works and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Download
Related resources in Earth and atmospheric science
Benefits and challenges of hydrogen
Students decide if each fact about producing and using hydrogen from electrolysis, is a benefit or a challenge.
Hydrogen generation challenge presentation
With this real-world challenge presentation, students learn about hydrogen and use an electrolysis cell to produce hydrogen themselves.
Hydrogen generation efficiency calculator
Students use this spreadsheet to calculate the energy efficiency of the process in which they produced hydrogen by electrolysis.
Hydrogen generation challenge support sheet
Step-by-step instructions for students to use during the challenge, as they set up an electrolysis cell to produce hydrogen.
Hydrogen spectrum card match
Card match game in which students match the hydrogen spectrum colour cards with the method of production and information about the process.