Pennies, which are made out of a metal called Copper, are bright and shiny when first made. When copper mixes with oxygen it causes a chemical reaction that can turn the pennies brown or green and ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — This experiment is a chemistry experiment that involves a reaction between copper and oxygen, also know as an oxidation reaction. To do this experiment, you will need: pennies a sheet ...

— Fifth-grader Andrew DeJonge, 10, learned that vinegar and salt can clean pennies during his science fair project at Morrish Elementary School. He also learned the copper oxide that corrodes pennies ...

STEP 1: Mix the salt and vinegar in the plate. STEP 2: Using the toothbrush clean the pennies with the salt and vinegar solution. STEP 3: Rinse the pennies with water. Explanation Mixing the salt with ...

In honor of Presidents Day this weekend, try this fun and easy science activity at home featuring a tiny item with a portrait of Abraham Lincoln on it — a penny! You will need: a few dirty pennies, ...

It always pleases me when I find science projects that I haven’t done yet. This one, which allows people to use a couple of kitchen ingredients and a few pennies to make copper plating, seems ...

Science kits aren't what they used to be. If you look at a kit from, say, 1950, you may notice that it is full of complex, mechanical parts, requires adult supervision just to read the directions and ...

Looking to get rich quickly? The Discovery Lab has a science experiment to help with that. STEAM Educator, Atticus Dellinger said, "This experiment is going to be an experiment where we change pennies ...

Do you know how to perform some simple chemistry experiments with everyday materials? If you don’t, we created a list for you to show you and help you choose your favorite one to impress your family ...

If we had to list our top parent-approved pastimes, backyard science experiments for kids are a hot contender for the #1 spot because kids have fun learning while soaking up a little vitamin D in the ...

Got a smudged copper heatsink? Can't get that &*(#&@ fingerprint smudge off with isopropyl alcohol? Clean it with a mixture of vinegar and salt!<BR><BR>I had an old Thermaltake SK-6 lying around, ...