Battery Technology Unit 1

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What type of batteries are known as 'throw-away' batteries?

Nickel-cadmium cell

Dry cell (correct)

Lithium-ion battery

Lead-acid batteries

Which of the following is a characteristic of secondary batteries?

Cannot be recharged

Can be used through a large number of cycles of discharging and charging (correct)

Produced from easily available raw materials

High energy density but short shelf life

What are the two key reactions in a battery's operation?

Oxidation and reduction reactions

The battery for a motor vehicle must deliver a large electrical current for a ___.

short period Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the electrolyte in a battery?

To facilitate the exchange of charged ions between the reactions Signup and view all the answers

Primary batteries can be recharged and reused multiple times.

False Signup and view all the answers

Match the following battery types with their characteristics:

Primary Battery = Cannot be recharged Secondary Battery = Rechargeable Lead-acid Battery = Typical secondary battery Lithium-ion Battery = High energy density and lightweight Signup and view all the answers

Batteries for hearing aids must be ___.

tiny Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of batteries?

To store and provide electrical energy for various devices. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of battery cannot be recharged?

Primary batteries Signup and view all the answers

What is one example of a primary battery?

Dry cell Signup and view all the answers

What type of battery is rechargeable?

Secondary batteries Signup and view all the answers

Batteries for hearing aids need to be large and heavy.

False Signup and view all the answers

A battery that powers a cardiac pacemaker must be __________.

small, rugged, leakproof, and capable of delivering a steady current Signup and view all the answers

What separates the oxidation and reduction reactions in a battery?

Physical separation Signup and view all the answers

What is the key component of a battery where electron transfer takes place?

Electrode Signup and view all the answers

What properties should a primary battery possess?

Compact, lightweight, high energy density, longer shelf life, and benign environmental properties. Signup and view all the answers

What determines the basic properties of a battery?

The materials used for the electrode and electrolyte for both oxidation and reduction reactions. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Battery Technology

Batteries are essential for powering various devices: clocks, watches, vehicles, UPS systems, TVs, cameras, laptops, phones, medical devices, toys, and more.
Different applications require specific battery properties, such as:
- Car batteries must deliver high current briefly.
- Pacemaker batteries need to be small and provide steady current over time.
- UPS systems require longer, consistent backup.
- Hearing aid batteries must be tiny.
- Torpedo and submarine batteries must be stable and provide high short-term power.
- Laptop batteries may need to be flexible and distributed around the device.

Types of Batteries

Primary Batteries:
- Consist of galvanic cells, generate electricity from sealed chemicals.
- Non-rechargeable; once depleted, the battery must be discarded, often termed ‘throw-away’ batteries.
- Examples include dry cells and lithium copper sulfide cells.
Secondary Batteries:
- Rechargeable cells where an external electricity source reverses the chemical reaction.
- Can undergo numerous charge-discharge cycles.
- Common types include lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, and lithium-ion batteries.

Requirements for Battery Types

Primary Battery Requirements:
- Compact and lightweight with readily available materials.
- Economical with low environmental impact.
- High energy density and long shelf life.
- Consistent voltage and extended discharge duration.
Secondary Battery Requirements:
- Long lifespan in both charged and discharged states.
- Extended cycle and design life.
- High power-to-weight ratio and quick recharge time.
- High voltage and energy density.

Basic Principle of Battery Operation

Battery operation is based on electron exchange between oxidation and reduction reactions.
Physical separation of these reactions allows for the insertion of a load, creating a voltage that drives current through the load.
Key components include:
- Electrodes and electrolytes for both reactions.
- Mechanisms for electron transfer (usually via wires connected to electrodes).
- Ion exchange between reactions.

Key Components

Electrode sites are critical for redox reactions, serving as locations for electron transfer.
Materials used for electrodes and electrolytes significantly influence the battery’s basic properties and performance.

Introduction to Battery Technology

Batteries are essential for powering various devices: clocks, watches, vehicles, UPS systems, TVs, cameras, laptops, phones, medical devices, toys, and more.
Different applications require specific battery properties, such as:
- Car batteries must deliver high current briefly.
- Pacemaker batteries need to be small and provide steady current over time.
- UPS systems require longer, consistent backup.
- Hearing aid batteries must be tiny.
- Torpedo and submarine batteries must be stable and provide high short-term power.
- Laptop batteries may need to be flexible and distributed around the device.

Types of Batteries

Primary Batteries:
- Consist of galvanic cells, generate electricity from sealed chemicals.
- Non-rechargeable; once depleted, the battery must be discarded, often termed ‘throw-away’ batteries.
- Examples include dry cells and lithium copper sulfide cells.
Secondary Batteries:
- Rechargeable cells where an external electricity source reverses the chemical reaction.
- Can undergo numerous charge-discharge cycles.
- Common types include lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, and lithium-ion batteries.

Requirements for Battery Types

Primary Battery Requirements:
- Compact and lightweight with readily available materials.
- Economical with low environmental impact.
- High energy density and long shelf life.
- Consistent voltage and extended discharge duration.
Secondary Battery Requirements:
- Long lifespan in both charged and discharged states.
- Extended cycle and design life.
- High power-to-weight ratio and quick recharge time.
- High voltage and energy density.

Basic Principle of Battery Operation

Battery operation is based on electron exchange between oxidation and reduction reactions.
Physical separation of these reactions allows for the insertion of a load, creating a voltage that drives current through the load.
Key components include:
- Electrodes and electrolytes for both reactions.
- Mechanisms for electron transfer (usually via wires connected to electrodes).
- Ion exchange between reactions.

Key Components

Electrode sites are critical for redox reactions, serving as locations for electron transfer.
Materials used for electrodes and electrolytes significantly influence the battery’s basic properties and performance.

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Explore the fundamentals of battery technology in this quiz based on Unit 1. Learn about the essential roles batteries play in everyday devices, from watches to vehicles, and how they support our modern lifestyle. Test your knowledge on different types of batteries and their applications.