Lesson 1 - Introduction to Electrolysis

This lesson is designed for AQA GCSE Chemistry and introduces electrolysis as a way of extracting metals from ores/metal compounds.

Lesson Objectives:

• Name the parts of the electrolysis practical
• Carry out a basic practical for the electrolysis of copper chloride
• Predict the products of the electrolysis of a molten salt
• Explain why we use electrolysis to extract metals

This Lesson Contains:

• Lesson Powerpoint, including all answers and powerpoint notes to aid delivery and challenge tasks and mini-whiteboard AFL quiz
• Blank electrolysis diagram handout for printing (editable and PDF)
• Student worksheet/table (editable and PDF)
• Complete answers
• Practical risk assessment and instructions