Solar Fuels: A grand challenge of 21st century chemistry

Solar Fuels: A grand challenge of 21st century chemistry

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

11th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses Caltech's Solar Army, led by Harry Gray, which aims to develop renewable fuels through artificial photosynthesis. The team is researching metal oxide catalysts to split water into hydrogen fuel using sunlight. Current catalysts are expensive and scarce, so the focus is on finding earth-abundant alternatives. The project involves students globally and aims to impact energy sustainability worldwide.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does the Solar Army aim to harness the sun's energy?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What challenges are associated with the current catalysts used for splitting water?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What materials is Gray's program focused on for developing catalysts?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of Gray's Solar Army?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is the work of Gray's Solar Army significant for humanity?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF