Water-powered engine theories need hosing down
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This ABC article by Dr Karl addresses the question: will we one day be able to power cars with water? The chemical reactions involved in the formation and decomposition of water are described. Energy transformations are explained. A very useful resource to get students thinking.
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NSW syllabus outcomes
(SC5-16CW) explains how models, theories and laws about matter have been refined as new scientific evidence becomes available
(SC5-17CW) discusses the importance of chemical reactions in the production of a range of substances, and the influence of society on the development of new materials
Australian curriculum content descriptions
(ACSSU178) Chemical reactions involve rearranging atoms to form new substances; during a chemical reaction mass is not created or destroyed
(ACSSU179) Chemical reactions, including combustion and the reactions of acids, are important in both non-living and living systems and involve energy transfer
(ACSSU187) Different types of chemical reactions are used to produce a range of products and can occur at different rates
More information
- Resource type:
- Sound
- ScOT topics:
- Water, Electrolysis
- File type:
- text/html
- Language/s:
- en-AU
- Author:
- ABC - Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science
- Publisher:
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Date created:
- Friday, 6 November 2009
Resource ID: c641d251-e653-46f6-b6d8-8f5950d0cb19