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Battery Plates and Composition

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What are the two types of battery plates?

Positive and Neutral

Negative and Neutral

Positive and Negative (correct)

Neutral and Ground

What is the purpose of the alloy of lead and antimony in battery plates?

Increase electrical conductivity (correct)

Increase water requirement

Increase the action of the electrolyte

Reduce the strength of the plates

What happens when the percentage of antimony increases in the battery plates?

It reduces the need for water

It reduces gassing

It increases gassing (correct)

It reduces electrical conductivity

What was developed to reduce the evolution of hydrogen in battery plates?

Alloys with low antimony content Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of adding very small amounts of lead selenide (PbSe) to the molten low-antime lead alloy?

It increases the grid strength Signup and view all the answers

What is the electrolyte used in lead-acid batteries made of?

Sulphuric acid and distilled water Signup and view all the answers

What should be done first when preparing electrolyte for a battery?

Add acid to water Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if water is added to acid while preparing electrolyte?

A violent chemical reaction Signup and view all the answers

What could potentially be damaged if electrolyte is not allowed to cool before it is poured into the battery?

Plates, separators, and container Signup and view all the answers

What factors affect the gravity value of the electrolyte in a battery?

State of charge, temperature, and self discharge Signup and view all the answers