Introduction
“Juice” is a slang term sometimes used for electricity. Batteries are made up of one or more cells. Cells often consist of two different materials in a solution and connected to each other by a wire. In this experiment, you will study some basic principles of cells using the juice of a lemon as the cell solution. You will place small pieces of two different materials into the lemon, and a computer will be used to measure and display the voltages produced.
Objectives
In this experiment, you will
- Build several cells.
- Measure and display cell voltages.
- Discover which combinations produce a voltage.
- Decide which combination makes the “best” battery.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
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This experiment is #17 of Middle School Science with Vernier. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
