SCIENCE CONCEPT
The scientific concept behind chemical power is that chemical energy is energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules. This energy is released when a chemical reaction takes place. Usually, once chemical energy has been released from a substance, that substance is transformed into a completely new substance. The substance varies from chemical to chemical.
The potato battery is what is called a cell or electrochemical battery. When the acids in the potato come in contact with the penny wrapped in copper wire. It causes a chemical reaction resulting in a small amount of power being created. This power is strong enough to power a small light or clock for a small amount of time. |
APPLICATION
Most people don’t really pay attention to the way batteries are made. But it can be a helpful thing to know in an emergency. In a life or death situation, knowing how to make a battery and using it to power a radio could be a life saver. Knowing how things are made also helps us to better understand the world we live in. By knowing how something as simple as a battery works. It grows the knowledge that people gain everyday.
As a teacher, you could use your knowledge of batteries to teach your class about how power is made. It can also be beneficial to know about batteries if you're wanting to eventually become a chemical engineer. By learning more, you can grow your curiosity and want to learn more about the process of a battery’s life. Being able to make batteries on the spot can also be a way to have fun. |
CAREER
My career path is Chemical Engineering. Chemical Engineers design and develop chemical power and manufacturing plants. Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry, physics, and engineering to design equipment and processes for manufacturing products. According to CareerExplorer the average Chemical Engineer in Missouri makes 102,000 dollars.To become a Chemical Engineer you must obtain a bachelor degree in chemical engineering. If you also want to do chemical research, you may also have to get a Masters degree or even a Phd in chemical study.
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SCIENTIST
Lewis Urry was the inventor of both the lithium and alkaline batteries. Lewis was born in Canada on January 29, 1927. Lewis served in the Canadian army and later enrolled at the University of Toronto, where he completed a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering in 1950. He then went to work as a development engineer for the Canadian National Carbon Company, in Toronto. Lewis studied the concept of chemical power for years and in 1959 he patented the eveready battery in the shape of the cylinder. The name would eventually turn into Energizer batteries. Lewis made over 50 patents before he retired in May of 2004. He passed away a few months later in october at the age of 77.
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