Chemistry. 1.SEP Construct an Explanation, What properties of lithium, sodium, and magnesium make these elements good ones to use in the anodes of batteries? (Hint: Think about where they are located on the periodic table.) Which of these three has been most commonly used in batteries so far, and for what two reasons?

2. SEP Plan an Investigation, Suppose scientists have found three oxide materials that could potentially be used as a cathode to a magnesium or sodium anode in a battery for electronics. Plan an investigation to determine the best battery. What characteristics would you test for?

3. SEP Obtain Information, What are the limitations to making progress with engineering better batteries? What progress have battery engineers made?

4. SEP Construct an Explanation, Explain how lithium-ion batteries use a lattice structure with electrolytes to function.

5. SEP Construct an Explanation, Describe the three main industries in which most batteries are used. What is the overall reason that these industries use more batteries than any other?

6. SEP Construct an Explanation, What challenges do the three industries have in making better batteries? What solutions are being suggested?