COLUMBIA, S.C. — This experiment is a chemistry experiment that involves a reaction between copper and oxygen, also know as an oxidation reaction. To do this experiment, you will need: pennies a sheet ...

Pennies, which are made out of a metal called Copper, are bright and shiny when first made. When copper mixes with oxygen it causes a chemical reaction that can turn the pennies brown or green and ...

The experiment is from Bob Hagan, founder of Club Scientific. You will need to assemble the following: A few old pennies that are not shiny anymore 1/3 cup of white vinegar 1 teaspoon of salt A glass ...

Winter means a lot of indoor time, and I've learned that science experiments are a lifesaver on those long, cold days. The best part? You don't need anything fancy. Baking soda, vinegar, food ...

Science kits aren't what they used to be. If you look at a kit from, say, 1950, you may notice that it is full of complex, mechanical parts, requires adult supervision just to read the directions and ...