This experiment allows for a study of the electrolysis of water without the use of the traditional Hoffman apparatus. An experimental study of the electrolysis of water can be used to demonstrate oxidation-reduction reactions or to illustrate the use of an external source of energy to drive a non-spontaneous chemical reaction.
The relative volumes of the gases produced and the reactions of the gases to the glowing and burning splints can be compared with the theory of the production of oxygen at the anode and hydrogen at the cathode. The colors produced at each electrode can be used to identify the production of hydrogen ion at the anode and hydroxide ion at the cathode.
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This sheet provides a concise explanation of electrolysis and in more detail the electrolysis of water. It includes information, diagrams and the half reactions of the three main types of electrolyser cells used to produce hydrogen from the electrolysis of water. Educational Value Statement ...
This sheet is designed to complement Water Electrolysis & Hydrogen Electrolysers fact sheet. It provides questions for students to answer about the electrolysis of water, including the ratio of gases produced and three main types of electrolyser cells used to produce hydrogen from the ...
This sheet provides detailed teacher background information about hydrogen production processes, storage and transportation methods and potential utilisation of hydrogen as well as useful links. Educational Value Statement List the processes that can be used to produce hydrogen. Describes processes for ...
This sheet provides a concise explanation of what hydrogen fuel cell are and how they can be used as an energy source. It also outlines the chemical reaction, half reactions and energy transformations that occur in a hydrogen fuel cell as hydrogen gas combines with oxygen to form water and release ...
This worksheet provides data of some energy and flammability properties of hydrogen, methane and petrol and questions for students to analyse, compare and make judgements of hydrogen as a future fuel and safety considerations for handling hydrogen. Educational Value Statement Provides data for some ...
This sheet provides an overview of the range of production processes possible to produce hydrogen and concise descriptions of the three mature processes for hydrogen production. Educational Value Statement Illustrates energy transformations within a system. Demonstrates the scientific and ...
This sheet illustrates and provides a concise description of the typical design for localised hydrogen refuelling stations. Educational Value Statement Illustrates energy transformations within a system. Demonstrates the scientific and technological advancements influenced by the environmental and ...
This factsheet provides information of the storage and transportation options for hydrogen. Students can analyse, compare and make judgements about the storage and transportation options for hydrogen. Educational Value Statement Lists the different storage and transportation options for ...
Find out how hydrogen gas is produced and used. This is a fact sheet providing information on hydrogen production from fossil fuels and renewable energy sources. The uses of hydrogen are briefly discussed and information is provided about hydrogen fuel cells. Educational value statement Compares the ...
This sheet provides a concise explanation of what hydrogen is, its chemical properties, including the three isotopes and its natural abundance and sources. The uses of hydrogen are also briefly discussed, and the methods of hydrogen gas production are listed. Educational Value Statement Describes ...
Introduction This short animation provides useful information about hydrogen and its place in the energy mix. It includes information on hydrogen classifications and their related processing methods alongside storage and transport. Students can analyse, compare and make judgements about the ...