2007-01-21 08:37:30 · 3 answers · asked by Neurosurgeon Freak 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Nothing. The electricity will flow through the pickle as if it were a wire because the pickle is mostly electrolyte [water with charged ions like sodium and chloride]. Since the pickle is so wet, it isn't likely to burn where the current is applied.
Electricity will flow through you as well for the same reason. However, you are likely to get burnt spots where the current enters and leaves your dry skin and the electric current is likely to interfer with the electricity [see pacemaker] that triggers your heartbeat.
Be careful!
2007-01-21 09:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anne F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electrifying a pickle will turn it into a lamp. The sodium ions allow conduction and in their excited state emit light.
2007-01-21 11:02:21 · answer #2 · answered by LGuard332 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on voltage and amperage
low voltage, nothing happens because of conductivity, Hi voltage and amperage will explode the pickle by boiling it's water content
2007-01-21 09:42:28 · answer #3 · answered by bob shark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋