Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

Can the vitamin C from Orange juice light a light bulb? Is this even possible?

Vitamin C is ascorbic acid. Acids can be used as the "electrolyte" in making a battery and a chemical reaction can cause a direct current to flow. With an appropriate light bulb designed to light with a very small amount of current and voltage, you should be able to come up with a way to light a light bulb. There is "veggie power" experimental idea that is similar.