The Electric Pickle: 50 Experiments from the Periodic Table, from Aluminum to Zinc

Description

Why does a pickle light up when you plug it into a wall socket? Can iron burn? Are Cheerios magnetic? Explore these strange questions and more in The Electric Pickle, an indispensible collection of 50 madcap experiments based on the periodic table. Each project demonstrates an element's unique properties using easy-to-follow instructions. Experiments include:
Hexed Helium Balloon
Green Tornado Fire
Black Light Jell-O
Gonzo Pickle Batteries
Totally Tricky Thermometer
Ludicrous Lead-Pencil Lightbulb
The Electric Pickle is also sprinkled with mind-bending scientific facts and entertaining sidebars about historic experiments and less common, often dangerous, elements.

Product Details

Price

$19.99 $18.59

Publisher

Chicago Review Press

Publish Date

October 01, 2017

Pages

272

Dimensions

5.5 X 8.5 X 0.3 inches | 0.7 pounds

Language

English

Type

Paperback

EAN/UPC

9781613739594

BISAC Categories:

Experiments & Projects

Chemistry - General

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About the Author

Joey Green is the author of more than 50 books, including Last-Minute Survival Secrets, Last-Minute Travel Secrets, and Vacation on Location: Midwest.

Reviews

"The Electric Pickle is entirely original and quite honestly, fun."--Devoted Mommy of 3 blog
"Periodic table + puns galore = dozens of ways to wile away holiday break with hands-on fun. Definitely try this at home."--Discover magazine
"AMAZING" and, "I HIGHLY recommend this for anyone who needs to teach periodic table chemistry."--NSTA.org
"an incredibly fun and educational resource."--A Homeschool Mom blog

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