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University of The Philippines (Upnismed) : National Institute For Science and Mathematics Education Development

This document provides instructions for creating a simple electrolysis apparatus using common household materials. The apparatus consists of two syringes attached base-to-base and inserted into plastic straws to serve as electrodes. These electrodes are inserted through holes in the bottom of a plastic bottle used as a container. Wires connect the electrodes to dry cell terminals to power the electrolysis when the container is filled with a sample solution. The document lists all materials needed and provides step-by-step instructions to assemble the apparatus for electrolysis experiments.

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University of The Philippines (Upnismed) : National Institute For Science and Mathematics Education Development

This document provides instructions for creating a simple electrolysis apparatus using common household materials. The apparatus consists of two syringes attached base-to-base and inserted into plastic straws to serve as electrodes. These electrodes are inserted through holes in the bottom of a plastic bottle used as a container. Wires connect the electrodes to dry cell terminals to power the electrolysis when the container is filled with a sample solution. The document lists all materials needed and provides step-by-step instructions to assemble the apparatus for electrolysis experiments.

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University of the Philippines

National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development


(UPNISMED)

*This is one of the activities developed by UPNISMED as part of the Science and
Mathematics Education Manpower Development Project (SMEMDP).
What you will need
 glue
 ruler
 alcohol lamp/safety matches
 stripping knife
 dry cells (1.5 V)
 2 paper clips (bulldog type)
 3 disposable syringes (10 mL)
 2 stainless steel screws # 6 (2 x 12)
 2 connecting wires (red and black)
 iron nail (about 6 cm)
 plastic bottle (1 L, 8 cm in diameter
or more ), preferably thick and
hard
 hard plastic straw or dextrose
plastic tube (6 cm long)
Remove each of the plungers
from the two disposable 10 mL
syringes.

Attach the two syringes at the


base by heating it in an alcohol
lamp.
Insert each tip of the
syringe inside a plastic
straw.

Bend the straw to close it


using a bulldog type
paper clip.

“electrolysis syringes”
Divide the plastic bottle into 3 1

portions by marking “cutting 2 6 cm

lines” around the bottle.


3 5 cm

Use the following distance between cutting-line marks:

Bottom portion: about 5 Middle portion: about 6 cm from


cm from the bottom part of the marked line of the bottom
the bottle. This will serve portion. This will serve as the
as the sample container. electrolysis apparatus stand.
Using pre-heated stripping knife, cut
the bottle along the marking lines.

Use the middle portion of the bottle


as a stand for the container.
Make two small squares measuring
2 cm x 2 cm at opposite sides of the
base.
These will serve as the
passageway for the
connecting wires.
Measure the distance between the
centers of the “electrolysis
syringes”.

Mark this length with a line on


the bottom of the cup.

Using a hot GI wire/nail


(2 mm in diameter),
bore a small hole at each
end of the line.
Insert the stainless screw
through each hole by rotating it
carefully until 1/4 of the nail is
out at the bottom of the bottle.

Apply glue around the


stainless screws at the bottom
part of the container to
prevent leaks.

Note: The glue should only be applied on


the outside surface of the container.
Support the sample container using
the electrolysis apparatus stand.

Invert the “electrolysis syringes”


over the stainless screws.
Connect the wires (red and black)
to each stainless screw at the
bottom of the container.

Connect the red wire to positive


(+) terminal of the dry cell.

Connect the black wire to negative


(-) terminal of the dry cell.
sample container
electrolysis syringes

Attached to the
stainless screw Attached to the
stainless screw

Connect black
wire to
Connect red
negative (-)
wire to positive
terminal of the
(+) terminal of
dry cell.
the dry cell.

The complete set-up of an improvised electrolysis apparatus


Reference: Philippines. National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development.
(2001). Practical work in high school chemistry: Sourcebook for teachers. Quezon City: Author
PowerPoint Development Team
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