Electrochemistry

Service Description

Explore electrochemistry through experiments as we explore fundamental concepts in this fascinating subject. Have you ever asked yourself: What exactly are batteries, and how do they work? Could I make a battery? (yes); Can I really make a battery with a potato? (yes, but we will do better; potatoes aren’t special.) That’s right! edRev founder Matt Benet will teach you enough electrochemistry for you to create your own battery! Each week, we'll dive into a different aspect of electrochemistry, exploring various materials and techniques to create batteries. From potatoes to tomatoes to saltwater to tofu, we’ll be trying many possible materials to discover what can be used to make a battery! We’ll test a myriad of household materials and different techniques to find what works and what doesn’t, and (more importantly), learn the why of it all! Throughout the weeks, we’ll see how these examples are explained by the laws of electrochemistry and can help us understand why they behave the way they do. We’ll also explore exciting applications such as plating metal onto other metals, making the positive side of the battery become the negative side (switching the anode and cathode), and other fascinating experiments. If you’ve already taken AP Chemistry or an equivalent course, much of this content may be a review, but feel free to still join and apply the concepts you know to exciting new experiments! We’ll be experimenting with the principles behind electricity and batteries, and learning why your basic potato or lemon batteries barely scratch the surface! By the end of this recurring class, you’ll understand how you can replace the potato with virtually anything when making a battery. Join us weekly for an electrifying journey into the world of electrochemistry! About the instructor, Matt Benet Matt is the founder of edRev. A brilliant, amazing, kind-hearted, noble mentor of the gifted kids that are putting on this program. Read his full bio at https://edrev.co/about-the-founder.

Contact Details

• 9292665326

  matt@edrev.co