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The electrolyte in a lead storage battery is a solution of sulfuric acid and water.
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Where are lead storage batteries used?
Mainly in transportation. Automotive batteries and marine batteries are (somewhat different types of) lead-acid storage batteries. They're also often used as the battery backup for telecommunications equipment or data centers.
Why is lead used in cars?
it creates a rechargeable battery..
Is HN3O an electrolyte?
It is a weak electrolyte used as rust remover.
Why does electrochemical cell stop functioning after some time?
The battery that we use in day to day appliances generates electricity( about 3.5V / 12V) as a result of the electrochemical reaction between the metal and electrolyte ( Sulphuric acid in case of Lead-acid battery). As the reaction goes on , the ions in the electrolyte combine with the metal to form a salt and electrical energy. Once these ions are exhausted, the voltage level becomes very low or nil. If the battery is a rechargeable one, then the electricity supplied in reverse direction charges the ions in the electrolyte. After sufficient, charging the battery can be used again.
What happens to aluminum during electrolysis?
Alum in a salt, its a combination of Alkali metal such as sodium or potassium and a metal such as aluminum or iron. It is used as a food additive, but can be toxic to humans if taken in amounts of an ounce or more. It has a faint metallic smell, as in Baking Powder
The electrolyte used in lead storage battery is dilute?
Sulphuric acid
Element used with lead for storage battery plates?
Antimony
Which type of battery is used mainly in 500 VA UPS?
Maintenance-free sealed Lead-Acid battery with suspended electrolyte : leakproof
What is a lead storage battery?
It is a battery which, as you may have guessed, used lead and an acid to store an electrical charge. Most car/truck batteries are of this type.
What is a lead acid storage battery?
It is a battery which, as you may have guessed, used lead and an acid to store an electrical charge. Most car/truck batteries are of this type.
What is in a standard chemical battery?
standard chemical battery contains chemical composition . as i know it may be lead acid battery it contains Lead and Sulfuric acid and water the lead is used for make electrodes and acid is used as electrolyte . this is used for provide back- up to ups and DC to AC converter (inverter) widely.
What acid is used as an electrolyte?
Sulfuric acid is the most commonly used electrolyte - also called battery acid.
Can distilled water be used in place of electrolyte?
If you are meaning to put in a lead-acid battery, the answer is yes.More information always helps YOU by getting a more detailed answer.
Why is a section of the battery referred to as a lead-acid cell?
Alkaline batteries are named for their highly alkaline electrolyte solution which is potassium hydroxide (aka caustic potash, aka "traditional" lye) mixed with water. Lead-Acid batteries are similarly named in-part after their highly acidic electrolyte solution consisting of 35% sulfuric acid and 65% water.
What is measured by Specific gravity of a lead acid cell?
Specific gravity of the electrolyte in the lead acid cell or battery (assuming that the battery is not of the sealed type) is often used as a measure of its STATE OF CHARGE. Sure we can do the same with a multimeter but the above method is more accurate.
What is a battery acid?
A battery acid is a variety of acid used as an electrolyte in a battery - usually sulphuric acid.
What is the name of a chemical used between the electrodes in a cell or battery?
Electrolyte
