TITLE: Exploring Saltwater as a Conductor for Electricity

Members:
Mj Abordo
Krize Anne Corneja
Lhyrah Jane Espinar
Danica Mae Junio
Alexa Khorine Moralista

MATERIALS:
The materials that we used in our project are the following:

1. Bulb
2. Wire
3. Battery (EVEREADY Super heavy Duty 9V Battery)
4. Stainless blade (Dorco)
5. Distilled water (Absolute)
6. Rock salt

PROCEDURE:
To create a procedure for using salt water as a conductor for electricity, here's our step-
by-step guide:

1. Gather Materials: Collect all the materials needed for the experiment, including a bulb,
wire, battery, blade, distilled water, and salt.
2. Prepare Salt Water Solution: Mix salt into the distilled water until it is fully dissolved.
The concentration of the saltwater solution can vary, but a common ratio is one
tablespoon of salt per cup of water.
3. Assemble Circuit: Connect one end of the wire to the positive terminal of the battery and
the other end to one terminal of the bulb. Then, connect another wire from the other
terminal of the bulb to the blade.
4. Insert Blade into Salt Water: Insert the blade into the saltwater solution, ensuring it is
submerged but not touching the sides or bottom of the container.
5. Observe Bulb Illumination: When the blade is inserted into the saltwater solution and
completes the circuit, the bulb should illuminate, indicating the flow of electricity
through the solution.
 6. Adjust: If the bulb does not illuminate, double-check all connections and ensure the
blade is fully submerged in the saltwater solution. Adjust the setup as needed to establish
a complete circuit.
7. Safety Precautions: Be cautious when working with electricity and sharp objects. Avoid
touching the exposed wire ends while the circuit is active, and handle the blade carefully
to prevent injury.
8. Record Observations: Record any observations or measurements, such as the brightness
of the bulb or any changes in the circuit when altering the saltwater concentration.
9. Cleanup: Safely disconnect the circuit, dispose of the saltwater solution responsibly, and
store the materials for future use.
By following these steps, we conducted an experiment to demonstrate the conductivity of
saltwater and its ability to complete an electrical circuit.

FINDINGS:
In the experiment that gave us a clearer understanding of conductivity, we observed that
saltwater acts as a conductor for electricity, while regular water does not. We built a miniature
electrical circuit with a battery, a light bulb, and wires. A stainless blade served as a bridge for
electricity to travel through different water solutions. Our first attempt involved dipping the strip
into distilled water, a common household item. Upon connecting it to the circuit, the light bulb
remained stubbornly dark. This observation indicated that distilled water did not facilitate the
flow of electricity, acting as an insulator.

We dipped the stainless blade into the saltwater solution and reconnected it to the circuit.
This time, the light bulb flickered to life, signifying the passage of electricity. This demonstrated
that saltwater acts as a conductor, enabling the movement of charged particles and allowing the
current to flow.

In addition, we discovered a connection between the concentration of salt in the solution

and the brightness of the bulb. Solutions with higher salt content (more salt) appeared to produce
a brighter light bulb. This shows that the amount of salt dissolved in water affects its
conductivity. Saltwater with a higher concentration of ions promotes the passage of charged
particles, resulting in a more efficient flow of electricity and a brighter bulb.