Metal/Iodine Reactions and Cells - 4. Motor with Aluminum
A similar cell with aluminum replacing zinc turns the motor slowly unless the oxide coating is removed by sanding. The oxide coating quickly reforms on the aluminum, and the motor slows down once again.
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