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The Bologna Test: Student Guide
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The Bologna Test: Student Guide
This student guide supports students as they interact with a slice of bologna, a button cell battery, and a dropper of saline solution and observe the results over time.
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Through the bologna test, we can visualize some forms of energy transfer. You can replicate the bologna test or observe it through the video.
The bologna test is performed with a lithium primary cell, which is not rechargeable. Lithium primary cells are different from lithium-ion cells, which are rechargeable. However, you could expect a similar reaction from a lithium-ion battery.
