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An Internet WebQuest
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Chapter 21: Electrochemistry
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Biography of Count Alessandro Volta This Web site has a wonderful biography of Count Volta. Click on the links to take you to different Web pages to read about different aspects of
this man’s life.
How batteries work Visit this site to learn how batteries work. Be sure to click on the links that take you through the entire article.
More on
How Batteries Work Visit this site for more information about how batteries work. Check out the other links on battery history and rechargeable batteries too.
Why are some batteries rechargeable and others are not?
Visit this site to find out why some batteries, such as nickel
cadmium batteries, are rechargeable while other batteries
are not. Write a brief paragraph in your Science Journal on
the advantages and disadvantages of rechargeable batteries.
High-Powered
Batteries for Hybrid Automobiles This site explains some of the research that was performed to produce the high-powered batteries for hybrid cars. Read this article and find out the fuel efficiency expected
using a hybrid gasoline and battery system.
Chemistry and Technology – Fuel Cells
Fuel Cells This Web site should answer your questions about fuel cells. Click on the links to learn about a fuel cell and then go to the links for news releases.
How Fuel Cells Work This site explains how a fuel cell works. Click on the links to proceed through the article.
