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Curated OER
Cleaning Pennies
Students observe changes in a penny when it is cleaned. In this scientific inquiry lesson, students use a dixie cup filled with vinegar and salt, and drop the penny into the water. Students observe the changes.
Science Bob Pflugfelder
Science Bob: Clean Pennies With Vinegar
Science Bob presents instructions for a science demonstration of how to clean pennies with vinegar using common supplies with information on how it works.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Does Salt & Vinegar Have an Effect on Pennies?
During this lab students will experiment to see whether a salt and vinegar solution can clean a tarnished penny. Included on site is lesson plan and student worksheet.