Glowing Pickle

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In this activity, high voltage is applied across a pickle to emit a yellow glow. This activity should only be conducted by skilled adults and is best suited as a demonstration. Optional extensions to this activity include soaking the pickle for week in brine to emit a pink glow and using several pickles at once.

Creator: Paul Doherty
Publisher: Paul Doherty
Last Updated: 7/8/2014

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