Galvanic Cells: A Science Project
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Have you ever wanted to explore the power of electricity? In this science project, you will use galvanic cells to create electricity and learn how it works. You will use two different types of metal electrodes and electrolyte solutions to form a half cell. Then, you will connect the two half cells with a salt bridge or porous cup to form a galvanic cell. Finally, you will measure the voltage produced by the galvanic cell with a digital voltmeter.
Hypothesis
The hypothesis is that the combination of lead and copper in a Galvanic cell will produce the highest voltage.
Method & Materials
You will use three beakers, three salt bridges, zinc sulfide, copper sulfide, lead sulfide, zinc plate, copper plate, lead plate, two jumper wires with crocodile clips, a digital voltmeter, and a marker pen. You will place the metal electrodes in the beakers according to the electrolyte solutions. Then, you will connect the two electrodes with a salt bridge or porous cup and measure the voltage produced by the Galvanic cell with the digital voltmeter.
You will need three beakers, three salt bridges, zinc sulfide, copper sulfide, lead sulfide, zinc plate, copper plate, lead plate, two jumper wires with crocodile clips, a digital voltmeter, and a marker pen.
Results
The results showed that the lead and copper combination produced the highest voltage. This proves that the hypothesis was correct.
Why do this project?
This science project is interesting and unique because it allows students to explore the power of electricity and learn how it works.
Also Consider
Experiment variations include using electrodes of different dimensions and using different types of metal electrodes and solutions. You can also repeat the experiment at different room temperatures and compare the measured voltages.
Full project details
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