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Topic 6: Electrochemistry

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

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Learn about vehicles that use hydrogen for fuel.

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Green Energy

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An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power

Boeing 777 Ecodemonstrator aircraft

Sustainable Aerospace Firsts

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Learn how Boeing is making aviation more sustainable.

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Introduction to the Periodic Table of the Elements

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Learn about the elements of the periodic table and how they are organized.

Bacteria can be used to generate electricity

Microbial Fuel Cells

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In a few decades, some of the electricity you use might be generated by bacteria.

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The History and Uses of Hydrogen

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Hydrogen’s tendency towards combustion is what makes it both a dangerous chemical element and a useful energy source.

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Can You Store Electricity for Later?

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Sometimes, power plants make too much electricity. Energy storage technologies can help! They store the extra electricity and release it when demand goes up.

3.7 V lithium-ion battery

How does a lithium-Ion battery work?

STEM Explained

Learn about the electrochemistry in the batteries that power many of the devices you use every day.