Easy Electroplating

This is a fun and easy way to electroplate.

You will need...

1. A beaker or a glass jar
2. 1 9v battery
3. Some salt
4. 2 alligator clips
5. 2 pre 1982 pennies
6. Vinegar
7. A paper clip

Start by pouring vinegar into a beaker about 2/3 of the way. Next begin pouring in salt (salt helps the electricity flow)

Attach pennies to alligator clip and attach alligator clip to positive terminal on your battery

Attach paperclip to negative end of battery

Drop into salt vinegar solution and check on it every minute or so. The solution will bubble forming hydrogen gas. This is normal

A copper coated paper clip ( the one on the right)

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