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Tested Demonstrations
The Incredible "Glowing" Pickle and Onion and Potato and...
Rubin Battino
Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435

Peter M. Weimer
Dunbar High School, Dayton, OH 45408

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May 1996
Vol. 73 No. 5
p. 456

Abstract
There are many demonstrations about electrical conductivity that are illuminating, but the incredible glowing pickle is the most dramatic and eye-catching. In this paper we describe how to achieve the same effect with an onion, a potato, a head of cabbage, and a grapefruit, as well as a simple and safe device to hold these foods. An explanation as to the mechanism of the glowings is also described.
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Weimer, Peter M.; Battino, Rubin. J. Chem. Educ. 1996 73 456.
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