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Sour Power

Did you know there is an edible source of electricity in your refrigerator? Try this experiment.

Material Needed:

  • Lemon
  • Steel paper clip
  • Short length of copper wire


Sour Power from a lemon


After straightening the paper clip, poke one end into the lemon. Make sure it is through the rind. Poke the copper wire into the lemon as well, close to the paper clip, but not allowing them to touch. Put the ends of the two wires on your tongue. The tingling sensation you feel is the flow of electrons (current) going from one wire, through your tongue, and to the other wire.
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