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Title Batteries
Description Students can explain the potential for electron flow based on the preponderance of electrons in the materials (electrodes) that are placed in close proximity and separated by a conducting medium. Provides a basis to define the cathode and anode.
Subject Physics
Level High School
Type Lab
Duration 30 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords Batteries, electric potential, electron, electron hole, voltage
Simulation(s) Battery Voltage

Author(s) Roberto Marrero
Contact Email robertom@wcs.edu
School / Organization Brentwood High School, Williamson Co, TN
Date submitted 1/18/10
Date updated 1/18/10
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