Electrochemistry for Better Batteries

At Brookhaven Lab, researchers develop longer-lasting, faster-charging batteries. Students will learn about the science behind building better batteries with an introduction to atoms, molecules, and chemical reactions. Then, they’ll design and perform an experiment that tests the properties of metals and electrolytes for their potential as conductors in a wet cell battery.

At Brookhaven Lab, researchers develop longer-lasting, faster-charging batteries. Students will learn about the science behind building better batteries with an introduction to atoms, molecules, and chemical reactions. Then, they’ll design and perform an experiment that tests the properties of metals and electrolytes for their potential as conductors in a wet cell battery.

Vocabulary: atoms, molecules, chemical reaction, electrolyte, battery, anode, cathode

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Chromatography and spectroscopy are key techniques in analytical chemistry, widely used to separate and identify chemical substances in fields like medicine, materials science, and pharmaceuticals. In this session, students will use specialized lab equipment to separate food dyes through chromatography. They will then analyze their results by measuring the absorbance of each dye using a spectrophotometer, allowing them to quantify the effectiveness of their separation.

Vocabulary: atom, molecule, electric forces, eluent, load, chromatography, spectroscopy, cartridge, syringe, cuvette

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To request field trip dates, visit https://oepreg.bnl.gov/.

To request field trip dates, visit https://oepreg.bnl.gov/.

Chromatography is a technique used to separate solutions for use in medicine, materials science, pharmaceuticals, and more. In this session, students will perform a chromatographic separation of food dyes using specialized lab equipment. They will explore different ways to improve the separation and apply these skills in alternate experiments.

Vocabulary: atom, electric forces, bond, chromatography, cartridge, syringe

To request field trip dates, visit https://oepreg.bnl.gov/.

To request field trip dates, visit https://oepreg.bnl.gov/.

To explore programs listed in the ESBOCES Exploratory Enrichment catalog and to submit a BOCES contract request, please visit BOCES EE – Brookhaven Lab   

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NYS Learning Standards

New York State Science Learning Standards

Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards

Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards

AP Chemistry Standards