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Electricity is a mysterious entity which is invisible and visible, both at the same time, and it is a type of low-frequency radio wave which is made of protons. It is also matter and energy. You measure electricity in volts and watts. (Beaty) Energy is used to power activities. (Moyer)

Oxidation is a reaction in which the atoms in an element lose electrons and the valence of the element is correspondingly increased. An Ion is an atom or a group of atoms that has acquired a net electric charge by gaining or losing one or more electrons. An Electron is a stable subatomic particle in the lepton family. (Dictionary)

The sulfuric acid diluted in water breaks down into positive hydrogen ions and negative sulfate ions. Zinc molecules, after each losing two electrons that get drawn into the wire, become positive ions that dissolve in the acid by joining with the negative sulfate ions and the zinc corrodes. The zinc ions also work to repel the hydrogen ions toward the copper, where they become stuck to the incoming electrons and form molecules of hydrogen gas on the surface of the copper. This build-up interferes with the conduction of electricity (this is called polarization) and can stop the flow entirely, if the zinc doesn't corrode away or the solution get used up first. (Drive) Zinc is an active metal and will react readily with acid. Acid's active ingredient is positively-charged hydrogen. The lemon has citric acid so it should conduct the electricity the best. (Which Fruit Or Vegetable) There is no electricity in the vegetable/fruit when doing this experiment. (Food Batteries) The galvanized nail (zinc coated) gives up electrons therefore it is the anode and the copper wants the electrons more therefore it is the cathode. The acid in the lemon/ potato/ onion takes the electrons from the zinc because of oxidation. So, the electricity does not come from the lemon, onion, or potato but a chemical reaction between the acids and the metals.

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 * This site is reliable because an electrical engineer made it.

"Dictonary." // The Free Dictionary //. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2013. <[]>.
 * This site is reliable because its is a commonly used online dictionary.

Drive, Paul Dirac. "Related Electricity & Magnetism Pages." // MagLab //. Florida State University, n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2013. <[]>.
 * This website is reliable because actual collage students made it.

"Food Batterie s ." // Food Batteries //. MadSci. Web. 26 Sept. 2013. <[]>.
 * This site is reliable because the website Howstuffworks (which seems very popular and is referred to alot, and there seems to not be any bad things about it.)referred to it.

Moyer, Richard R. "Physical Science." McGraw-Hill Science. New York: McGraw-Hill School Division, 2000. N. pag. Print. Topic 6 unit 1
 * This book is reliable because it is used as a textbook in schools.

" Which Fruit or Vegetable Conducts Electricity the Best?" Ask.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Sept. 2013. < [] >.
 * This site is reliable because this site hires professionals to answer questions.