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The chemical in the potato that produces this electro-chemical reaction is phosphoric acid.

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What makes a potato power a light blub?

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Why when you connect the battery it makes sparks and it starts to burn the post of the battery?

Sounds like you are reversing the cables.


Where can you find literature on making a battery from potato?

You can search Google, or YouTube, using the corresponding keywords: probably something like "battery from potato".Note that the fact that you can do it doesn't necessarily mean that this is the best use for potatoes, or the best way to make a battery; perhaps it is mainly of academic interest - or perhaps not: some of the corresponding websites claim it has a great potential.


Potato battery or lemon battery?

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