Easy Electroplating

This is a fun and easy way to electroplate.

Step 1: Gathering Materials

You will need...

1. A beaker or a glass jar
2. 1 9v battery
3. Some salt
4. 2 alligator clips
5. 2 pre 1982 pennies
6. Vinegar
7. A paper clip

Step 2: Vinegar and Salt

Start by pouring vinegar into a beaker about 2/3 of the way. Next begin pouring in salt (salt helps the electricity flow)

Step 3: Pennies

Attach pennies to alligator clip and attach alligator clip to positive terminal on your battery

Step 4: Paper Clip

Attach paperclip to negative end of battery

Step 5: Final Step

Drop into salt vinegar solution and check on it every minute or so. The solution will bubble forming hydrogen gas. This is normal

Step 6: Final Result

A copper coated paper clip ( the one on the right)

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