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How to Make copper sulfate and zinc batteries

Aug 10, 2009 10:55 PM

Measuring voltage with a multimeter connected to a submerged electrode in a blue liquid.

Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make copper sulfate and zinc batteries. They show you how to make the classic copper sulfate and zinc battery using the incredibly easy "gravity" battery design approach. Great for science fairs and similar projects this battery can be used to explore many basic concepts in batteries.

More information on the chemistry can be Googled under the term "Daniell cell".

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