Friday, January 20, 2023

Chemistry on a Budget: Make a Conductivity Tester

 Here are detailed instructions from the Exploratorium to make a conductivity tester.  The materials are popsicle sticks, 9V battery, Christmas lights, masking tape, aluminum foil, all household materials.  Make solutions of magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts), sodium chloride ( table salt), isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), and sucrose (white sugar).  Use this lab as a guide.  Use more concentrated solutions.  If the conductor fails, it might mean the 9V battery is dead.  This type of lab eats batteries.

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