Making Electricity with Fruit.

Dispezio, Michael A.

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ERIC Number: EJ452098

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Making Electricity with Fruit.

Dispezio, Michael A.

Science Scope, v16 n1 p19-20 Sep 1992

Describes how electrochemical cells exploit reduction-oxidation (redox) reactions to produce electric current. Presents an activity using a paper clip, copper wire, an apple, and a voltmeter where students can measure the voltage from an apple cell. Describes variables that can be changed to assess the impact on the voltage produced. (PR)

Descriptors: Electric Batteries, Elementary Education, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Physical Sciences, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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