Make a Penny Battery
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Save up those pennies and make them pay for their own electricity the hard way: converting chemical energy to electrical energy. Use pennies, vinegar, salt, water, and matboard to light up an LED!

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Save up those pennies and make them pay for their own electricity the hard way: converting chemical energy to electrical energy. Use pennies, vinegar, salt, water, and matboard to light up an LED!

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You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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