i was looking up how to make a battery and i saw that all of them used acid but i also learned in biology that cola is an acid can i use cola to make a battery
and what other acids can i use
(any strong but safe ones)
2006-09-17 04:57:45 · 7 answers · asked by macgyver 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Put two different metals on it , Like (Iron , Copper) , then you have an anode and a Cathode ...
You can even try this on a Lemon ! But you will get some tiny electricity
2006-09-18 20:21:58 · answer #1 · answered by shady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The major brands of cola contain phosphoric acid, which is why it rots your teeth. This acid etches the enamel and creates microscopic pits from which decay bacteria cannot be removed by brushing.
An electrovoltaic cell (a battery is just several cells) does not need acid at all. Just about any conductive fluid could be used, it is the dissimilar materials in the plates that create the electric potential..
Remember the experiment where a copper and a zinc rod are pushed into a potatoe?
2006-09-17 05:07:53 · answer #2 · answered by disco legend zeke 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can use any acid to make a battery. A common grade-school science experiment involves using a lemon and/or a potato, a copper lead, and a zinc lead to make a simple battery, powerful enough to run a clock. The stronger the acid, the more powerful the battery. Have fun with your experiments!
2006-09-17 05:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by fyrfly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cocacola is acidic not an acid. only certain acids have the right properties.
2006-09-17 06:30:48 · answer #4 · answered by novabosssp 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure - you can even use a potato!
2006-09-17 12:55:50 · answer #5 · answered by WildOtter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try it
2006-09-17 05:06:33 · answer #6 · answered by wimafrobor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you can not,
2006-09-17 06:39:35 · answer #7 · answered by harvinderdevgan 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋