Looking for Exciting Chemistry Experiments to Try at Home?

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Interest in chemistry is growing among high school students, with a focus on engaging and simple home experiments. One suggested experiment is the electrolysis of table salt using iron anodes and cathodes, which can be conducted with common household items and promises an hour of fun. It is noted that this experiment requires an aqueous solution for effective results. Additionally, there are mentions of experimenting with small fuel cells, indicating a broader interest in practical applications of chemistry at home.
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i am rather interested in chemistry, and i am about to take a college course in it in my senior year of high school. does anyone know of some cool, fun, or relatively simple experiments i can do at home?(i've already worn out the old vinegar and baking soda one.hah) thanks in advance.




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Electrolisys of table salt with iron anode and cathode. All things can be found at home, 1 hour of fun guaranteed.
 
does this need to be in an aqueous solution??
 
Yes.

The most I ever did by experimenting with electrolisys was a small fuel cell :P.
 
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