Scientists explain the physics behind the glowing pickle experiment
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Emily Conover
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This article covers the science behind the classic "glowing pickle" party trick, where a pickle skewered by electrodes emits an orange glow when plugged into an electrical source. Researchers Joshua Méndez Harper and Benjamin Crall present new insights into the physics and chemistry behind the phenomenon, explaining how the pickle's salt content and structure create the glowing effect. The piece is framed around a presentation at the Electrostatics Society of America meeting.
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· 2 pulledI'm hoping we will not have the fire alarm go off.
Here's what happens when you plug in a pickle.
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