Chemistry SL
Chemistry SL
6
Chapters
243
Notes
Chapter 1 - Models Of The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Chapter 1 - Models Of The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Chapter 2 - Models Of Bonding & Structure
Chapter 2 - Models Of Bonding & Structure
Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter
Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter
Chapter 4 - What Drives Chemical Reactions?
Chapter 4 - What Drives Chemical Reactions?
Chapter 5 - How Much, How Fast & How Far?
Chapter 5 - How Much, How Fast & How Far?
Chapter 6 - What Are The Mechanisms Of Chemical Change?
Chapter 6 - What Are The Mechanisms Of Chemical Change?
IB Resources
Chapter 4 - What Drives Chemical Reactions?
Chemistry SL
Chemistry SL

Chapter 4 - What Drives Chemical Reactions?

Fuel Cells Vs. Batteries: The Future Of Clean Energy

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Energy Packed Intro 🔋

Ever wondered how that calculator or wall clock works? It's like MAGIC but it's SCIENCE! Dive into the mysterious world of cells (not the biology ones)!

The Basics - Primary (Voltaic) Cell

  • What is it? It's a magical box that converts chemical reactions into electricity.
  • Used in: Tiny torches, old-school fire alarms, calculators, and wall clocks.
  • What's inside? Scary stuff like zinc metal, manganese dioxide, and potassium hydroxide which are harmful to us and Earth. 🌍
  • Can it be used again? Nope! Once used, it's done!

🚗 Real-world example: Ever leave a flashlight on too long and then it goes dark? That’s because of the primary cell inside getting exhausted.

Level Up - Secondary Cell

  • What's different? Unlike its older cousin, the primary cell, this one can regenerate. It's rechargeable!
  • Environment? Better than primary cells, but there are still some concerns.
  • Examples? The classic lead–acid battery (like in most cars) and the lithium-ion batteries (used in cool electric vehicles).

💡 Did you know? Electric cars, like those made by Tesla, run on giant lithium-ion batteries!

 

However, just like how ice cream can melt if you don't eat it fast enough, these batteries can overheat. And over time, they won't charge as well (imagine your phone battery after a year or two).

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Chapter 4 - What Drives Chemical Reactions?
Chemistry SL
Chemistry SL

Chapter 4 - What Drives Chemical Reactions?

Fuel Cells Vs. Batteries: The Future Of Clean Energy

Word Count Emoji
556 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Energy Packed Intro 🔋

Ever wondered how that calculator or wall clock works? It's like MAGIC but it's SCIENCE! Dive into the mysterious world of cells (not the biology ones)!

The Basics - Primary (Voltaic) Cell

  • What is it? It's a magical box that converts chemical reactions into electricity.
  • Used in: Tiny torches, old-school fire alarms, calculators, and wall clocks.
  • What's inside? Scary stuff like zinc metal, manganese dioxide, and potassium hydroxide which are harmful to us and Earth. 🌍
  • Can it be used again? Nope! Once used, it's done!

🚗 Real-world example: Ever leave a flashlight on too long and then it goes dark? That’s because of the primary cell inside getting exhausted.

Level Up - Secondary Cell

  • What's different? Unlike its older cousin, the primary cell, this one can regenerate. It's rechargeable!
  • Environment? Better than primary cells, but there are still some concerns.
  • Examples? The classic lead–acid battery (like in most cars) and the lithium-ion batteries (used in cool electric vehicles).

💡 Did you know? Electric cars, like those made by Tesla, run on giant lithium-ion batteries!

 

However, just like how ice cream can melt if you don't eat it fast enough, these batteries can overheat. And over time, they won't charge as well (imagine your phone battery after a year or two).

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Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of Chemistry SL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟

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