Procedure: 1) Clean penny 2) Make 25mL of 6M NaOH(aq) 3) Add small scoop Zn to beaker; add NaOH a. Place two pennies in solution, cover with watch glass and heat gently. 4) Clean off pennies (deionized water, etc.) 5) Briefly heat 1 penny over flame. Stop by dropping penny in cold water.