Rechargeable Cells and Batteries (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

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Rechargeable Cells and Batteries
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Alternative name for rechargeable cells

Secondary cells or accumulators

Type of cell during discharge

Galvanic cell

Type of cell during recharge

Electrolytic cell

Energy conversion during discharge

Chemical energy → electrical energy

Energy conversion during recharge

Electrical energy → chemical energy

Voltage of lead-acid battery (6 cells in series)

Approximately 12 V

Product at both electrodes in lead-acid discharge

Lead(II) sulfate (PbSO4\text{PbSO}_4)

Problem with Ni-Cad batteries if not fully charged

Memory effect - capacity decreases

Percentage of batteries sold that are lithium-ion

37%

Recycling rate: lithium vs lead batteries

5% vs 100%

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