diff --git a/Grade 9/Science/SNC1DZ/Unit_4_Physics_Study_Sheet.md b/Grade 9/Science/SNC1DZ/Unit_4_Physics_Study_Sheet.md index d88b0c1..4192a49 100644 --- a/Grade 9/Science/SNC1DZ/Unit_4_Physics_Study_Sheet.md +++ b/Grade 9/Science/SNC1DZ/Unit_4_Physics_Study_Sheet.md @@ -144,6 +144,8 @@ - The negative charges go to the cloud and the postiive charges move to the top. - When the charges reunite, lightning will strike. + + ## Dangers / Applications of Electrostatics - **Dangers**: - Any sparks are small inginitions in places such as gas stations or oil refineries can cause fires and expolsions. @@ -188,9 +190,17 @@ ## Batteries - `Electrochemical Cell`: A package of chemicals that converts `chemical energy into electrical energy`. -- `Battery`: More than 1 cell. +- `Battery`: More than 1 cell / two or more electric cells in combination. - Types of cell: `dry` (paste, like a AA battery), `wet` (liquid, like a Car battery). +### Electrical Cells +- Device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy + - i.e. **portable devices (cameras, cellphones, flashlights)** +- Consists of: + - 2 electrodes in a conducting solution (electrolyte) + - **Electrodes** = conductors (1 easily postively charged and the other easily negatively charged) +- Electrons in the electrolyte are repelled by the negative electrode and attracted to the positive electrode + ### 1. Wet Cell (Voltaic Cell) - @@ -200,8 +210,10 @@ ### 3. Specialized Cells - **Fuel cell** - - Generates using external fuel, works like an engine without a moing part, requires continous source of fuel and oxygen. + - Generates using external fuel, works like an engine without a moving part, requires continous source of fuel and oxygen. + - Operate far longer than a conventional electric cell - Generates `non-polluting` exhaust. + - I.e Hyrdogen fuel cell: produces electrical energy by converting hyrdogen and oxygen into water - **Uses**: - Primary and backup power for commerical industrial and residential buildings. - Power fuel-cell vehicles.