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Build an electrochemical cell using orange juice and copper and magnesium metal electrodes. The resulting spontaneous oxidation–reduction reaction will generate enough electricity to power a battery-operated clock. Why does the clock work? How long will the clock run? What happens if the metals are reversed?

Concepts

  • Electrochemistry
  • Anode vs. Cathode
  • Metal Reactivity
  • Cell Potential