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In 1791 Luigi Galvani discovered electrical activity in the nerves of the frogs that he was dissecting. He thought that electricity was of animal origin and could be found only in living tissues. A few years later, in 1800 Alessandro Volta discovered that electricity could be produced through inorganic means. In fact, by using small sheets of copper and zinc and cloth spacers soaked in an acid solution, he built a battery - the first apparatus capable of producing electricity. Naysayers were quick to predict that electricity would never serve a useful purpose. Obviously they were very wrong, and electricity has a central role in our lives and to this day. Electrochemistry is a standard course of study. You'll apply concepts relating to electrochemistry by constructing a fruit powered battery. This SciJam is designed to compliment/reinforce discussion of concepts regarding electricity and chemistry (e.g., ions. electrolytes, voltage, & batteries).
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LocationCastillero - Science Wing (View)
6384 Leyland Park Drive
San Jose, CA 95120
United States
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