We will: 1) Crush ore, 2) Leach copper in vinegar, and 3) Electrowin copper with a 9 V battery.
Click “Begin Simulation” to get started.
Step 1 of 3
🪨 Activity 1: Crush the Ore
Drag each ore fragment into the mortar. Then click “Crush Ore” five times to fully grind it into powder.
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🧪 Activity 2: Leach Copper into Solution
Drag your “Crushed Ore” container into the funnel. Then click the vinegar bottle
to pour acid—watch as copper ions dissolve and the solution turns blue.
Crushed Ore
Vinegar Bottle
Step 3 of 3
⚡ Activity 3: Electrowinning Copper
Tap the Anode (red plate) to attach the red wire.
Tap the Cathode (blue plate) to attach the black wire.
Once both wires are connected, click “Turn On 9 V” to begin plating.