Materials List: Wet Pennies

  • 3 small beakers (50-100 ml) or plastic cups (about 4 to 8 ounces) per group
  • 1 disposable pipette per student, plus a few extras
  • 1 penny per student
  • rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol, two 16-ounce bottles
  • vegetable oil, one 32-ounce bottle
  • paper towels, several per student
  • water
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