Friday, April 11, 2014

Lab Number 2

Thoughts


Problem: Copper wire will corrode when the electrolysis reaction occurs.

Solution: Replace copper wire with graphite or another conductor (tests provided) to allow for the reaction to proceed at ease.


  • Two 12-volt batteries (or a bunch of 9 volt batteries) will be the basis of the energy for the electrolysis reaction. This should be sufficient enough for the reaction. 
  • How big should the submarine be? 
  • What materials should it be made out of?
    • Aluminum Sheets
    • Acrylic sheet for "window"
  • How should the volume of gas be measured?
  • What conductive material should the wires be made of to be the most efficient?
  • Test reaction of each metal in the lab for greatest efficiency. 
  • Reaction happens, gas volume measured, THEN what happens to the gas? How is it released?
    • In progress




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