Citrus Fruit Battery

Citrus Fruit Battery

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Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry

6th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial demonstrates how to create a battery using lemons, zinc, and copper strips. It explains the chemical reactions involved, where citric acid in lemon juice acts as an electrolyte, and zinc and copper serve as electrodes. The video shows how to connect lemons in series to increase voltage, enough to power a digital clock. It also introduces solid-state batteries, highlighting their efficiency and longevity compared to traditional batteries.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main component of the lemon that acts as an electrolyte in the battery experiment?

Lemon pulp

Lemon peel

Lemon seeds

Lemon juice

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of rolling the lemon before inserting the electrodes?

To release the juice inside

To change the color of the lemon

To make the lemon softer

To remove the seeds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which metal is more reactive in the lemon battery setup?

Iron

Aluminum

Copper

Zinc

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the electrical push that causes current to flow in the lemon battery?

Voltage

Resistance

Current

Capacitance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the lemons connected to increase the total voltage in the experiment?

In series

Randomly

In parallel

Individually

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key advantage of solid-state batteries over traditional batteries?

They are cheaper to produce

They are lighter in weight

They use more common materials

They provide more power and last longer

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What structure do solid electrolytes tend to have?

Amorphous

Lattice

Liquid

Gel