HWatch the Ted ed video- How batteries work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OVtk6G2TnQ
Answer the questions below
1. Scientists in the 1700's were aware of electricity, but they were not sure _____
A How to observe it in experiments
B What caused electric current to flow
C Whether electricity had any effect on living organisms
D If electricity would flow through met

2. Oxidation and reduction are processes through which _____

A Electricity is created from solar energy
B Substances lose and gain electrons
C A substance changes from one metal into another
D Gas molecules are converted to solid metal

3. Rechargeable batteries are different than standard batteries because _____.

A Their oxidation-reduction reactions are reversible
B They can be reused indefinitely
C They rely on moving protons instead of moving electrons
D They rely on oxidation, but not reduction

4. Rechargeable batteries can no longer function when _____.

A They are unplugged from a wall charger
B They have been recharged 10 times
C The temperature is too low
D Changes to their surfaces prevent electrons from flowing

5. Batteries enable us to _____.

A Store electric charge in a portable way
B Always stay connected to the power grid
C Create electrical energy
D Convert solar energy into electrical energy

6. Why do rechargeable batteries eventually lose their ability to be recharged?

Repetition of Oxidation and Reduction cause Imperfections and irregularities in the
metals surface that prevent it from oxidizing properly and the electrons cannot flow
through the circuit.
Read the wonderopolis article, “Why are Batteries Different Sizes?”
Why Are Batteries Different Sizes?

1. List 4 common batteries that you would find around a house.

“AA," “AAA," “C," and “D" batteries.
2. Batteries convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
3. Why were batteries made in different sizes? To avoid the need for developing a new
battery for every new idea that came along.
 4. Why were standard battery sizes made? To avoid the need for developing a new battery
for every new idea that came along.
5. What battery size is no longer used? because they were no longer used in any products
6. When were AA and AAA batteries developed for smaller applications? After World War II

7. How many batteries are hard at work at your house right now? The answer might
surprise you. And there's only one way to find out! Go on a battery hunt.
a. Find 6 objects around your house that use batteries and complete the chart
below.

Name of the object Type of battery Number of batteries

8. GO to: http://www.acua.com/batteries/
a. How should you dispose of standard batteries used in toys and flashlights?
Place them in the trash or recycle through mail-in programs

b. List 4 battery types that you should NOT trash.

Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) Batteries, Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Batteries, Silver Oxide
Batteries, and Lead-Acid Batteries
c. When is the next ACUA household hazardous waste day?
Saturday, June 6, 2020
d. Which batteries contain lead and sulfuric acid?
Lead-Acid Batteries
e. Which batteries are NOT accepted at the ACUA? Why not?

Batteries from hoverboards. Any recalled battery must be returned to

the manufacturer. Spent batteries can be recycled through an approved
electronic recycler or Batteries Plus Bulbs stores.