So I made homemade batteries, using copper and zinc as anodes and cathodes...
And for the conducting solution, I used 7-Up.
After connecting the conducting wires, the homemade battery generated electricity.
1) But, does this only work with acid substances?
Can I replace 7-Up with a neutral or basic substance and still produce electricity?
2) Can anyone name more substances that will conduct electricity?
I know that potatoes and lemons would... anything else?
3) Also, my lab is to build a homemade battery that would give me the most electricity. Should I measure the electric current or volts of the batteries? Or something else?
Thanks,
Any help appreciated.![]()