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What are the two types of battery plates?
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?
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?
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?
What was developed to reduce the evolution of hydrogen in battery plates?
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What is the result of adding very small amounts of lead selenide (PbSe) to the molten low-antime lead alloy?
What is the result of adding very small amounts of lead selenide (PbSe) to the molten low-antime lead alloy?
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What is the electrolyte used in lead-acid batteries made of?
What is the electrolyte used in lead-acid batteries made of?
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What should be done first when preparing electrolyte for a battery?
What should be done first when preparing electrolyte for a battery?
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What could happen if water is added to acid while preparing electrolyte?
What could happen if water is added to acid while preparing electrolyte?
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What could potentially be damaged if electrolyte is not allowed to cool before it is poured into the battery?
What could potentially be damaged if electrolyte is not allowed to cool before it is poured into the battery?
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What factors affect the gravity value of the electrolyte in a battery?
What factors affect the gravity value of the electrolyte in a battery?
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