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Citation: Xuanzhu Huo, Yixi Liu, Qiyu Wu, Zhiqiang Dong, Chanzi Ruan, Yanping Ren. Integrated Experiment of “Electrolytic Preparation of Cu₂O and Gasometric Determination of Avogadro’s Constant: Implementation, Results, and Discussion: A Micro-Experiment Recommended for Freshmen in Higher Education at Various Levels Across the Nation[J]. University Chemistry, ;2024, 39(3): 302-307. doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202308095 shu

Integrated Experiment of “Electrolytic Preparation of Cu₂O and Gasometric Determination of Avogadro’s Constant: Implementation, Results, and Discussion: A Micro-Experiment Recommended for Freshmen in Higher Education at Various Levels Across the Nation

National Demonstration Center for Experimental Chemistry Education(Xiamen University), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian Province, China

Corresponding author: Chanzi Ruan, Yanping Ren,
Received Date: 25 August 2023

Based on the “Electrolysis-Gasometric Determination of Avogadro’s Constant” experiment offered to freshmen, an integrated experiment was designed for the electrochemical synthesis of Cu₂O and determination of Avogadro’s constant by aerometry. This experiment ingeniously integrates the preparation and property study of Cu₂O from elemental chemistry experiments. A single electrolytic process accomplishes two experiments, save both electricity and time. The integrated experiment can be flexibly interspersed within the foundational chemistry experiment curriculum in universities. It holds great significance for cultivating students’ holistic thinking, multi-faced problem-solving abilities, as well as the concepts of economic and environmental conservation.
- Cuprous oxide,
- Electrolytic synthesis,
- Determination of Avogadro’s constant
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