Gravity Cell
Description: A zinc/copper Daniell Cell is fabricated, and will run a small motor.
Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry
Year: 1991 Vol: 4 Page: 119
Keywords: Daniell Cell, Zinc, Copper, Gravity
Ratings: 
Hazard: Some
- Acute toxicity hazard – oral, inhalation
- Aquatic toxicity hazard
- Electric shock hazard
- Oxidizing solids
- Skin corrosion hazard
- Serious eye damage
Effectiveness: Average
- Good connection from demo to course material
- Primary effects observed
- Moderate failure rate
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Difficult to observe or perceive
Difficulty: Medium
- Careful preparation required
- Procedures with some intermediate steps to results
- Experiments in which data recording is necessary
- Careful manipulations required
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves protection required
- Use of UL approved three-prong and outlet required
- Absorbent materials on hand
- Prevent release of reagents to the environment
Class: Electrochemistry
Division: General
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