Equilibrium of Chemical Systems- Display Batteries

Display Batteries

Description: Samples of various type of batteries have been opened and are on display.

Source: UW Card Catalog

Year: N/A   Vol: N/A   Page: N/A

Keywords: Batteries, Display, Dry cell, Wet cell, Lead/Acid, Mercury oxide, Nickel oxide, Cadmium, Lithium

Ratings: 

Hazard: Some

  • Acute toxicity hazard – dermal
  • Chronic aquatic toxicity
  • Batteries are for display only

Effectiveness: Average

  • Samples or examples
  • Good connection from demo to course material
  • No effects
  • Time to results is low
  • No systems contrast
  • High reliability

Difficulty: Low

  • Demos using examples or samples
  • Simple procedures
  • Simple manipulations

Safety Precautions:

  • Eye protection required
  • Gloves recommended
  • Prevent release of reagents to the environment

 

Class: Electrochemistry, Equilibrium, Display or Sample

Division: General, Physical Chemistry