Rechargeable Cells and Batteries (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is another name for rechargeable cells?
What is another name for rechargeable cells?
Secondary cells
What type of cell does a battery act as during discharge?
What type of cell does a battery act as during discharge?
Galvanic cell
During discharge, where does oxidation occur in a rechargeable battery?
During discharge, where does oxidation occur in a rechargeable battery?
At the negative terminal (anode)
What voltage does a lead-acid car battery produce?
What voltage does a lead-acid car battery produce?
Approximately 12 V
Why are lead-acid batteries rechargeable?
Why are lead-acid batteries rechargeable?
forms as solid on electrodes
What is the approximate concentration of sulfuric acid in a lead-acid battery?
What is the approximate concentration of sulfuric acid in a lead-acid battery?
4 M
What is the memory effect in Ni-Cad batteries?
What is the memory effect in Ni-Cad batteries?
Voltage drops if not fully discharged
Why have NiMH batteries largely replaced Ni-Cad batteries?
Why have NiMH batteries largely replaced Ni-Cad batteries?
Cadmium is linked to cancer
What is a key advantage of lithium-ion batteries?
What is a key advantage of lithium-ion batteries?
High energy capacity relative to mass
What is the recycling rate for lithium-ion batteries?
What is the recycling rate for lithium-ion batteries?
About 5%