Electrocute a Pickle

A pickle is connected to an AC switch

Concept Overview:

1. Alternating current excites sodium electrons in a pickle

Lecturer Procedure

Step(s) to Follow	Expected Result
Turn switch to the on position.	Current will begin to flow through the pickle; Pickle will light up, smoke, and sizzle, but it will not dry out.

Step(s) to Follow

Expected Result

Turn switch to the on position.

Current will begin to flow through the pickle;

Pickle will light up, smoke, and sizzle, but it will not dry out.