Science Lab - Electroplating [Unguided]

Provides an opportunity to electroplate a metal object with silver. Explore the principles of electrochemistry and observe the electroplating process, demonstrating how to apply more expensive materials to metal objects.

Grades: Grades 9-12
Variant: Unguided
Standards: NGSS Physical Science
Plays on: MRDesktopWeb

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Lab objectives and outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate the correct setup and execution of the silver electroplating process for a metal object.
Students will be able to explain the electrochemical principles (e.g., oxidation, reduction, ion migration) that drive the electroplating process.
Students will be able to identify the function of each component (e.g., anode, cathode, electrolyte solution, power supply) within the electroplating circuit.

Suggested activities

Science Lab - Electroplating Quiz

Pre-assessment

OpenScience Lab - Electroplating Quiz (opens in a new tab)

Science Lab - Electroplating Discussion

Post-assessment

OpenScience Lab - Electroplating Discussion (opens in a new tab)

Track learner progress

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Group sessions

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