How to make a lemon battery

Summary

Create a lemon battery to power an LED light.

ANU student Kelvin Meng demonstrates the power of chemistry with a fruit battery.

Discover how you can create a battery with just lemons that powers an LED light.

You will need:

  • Lemons
  • Copper wire
  • Zinc nails (galvanised)
  • Multi-meter (Optional)
  • Small LED light
  • Electrical wire.