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What happens when the energy in a primary cell is used up?
What happens when the energy in a primary cell is used up?
- The cell's energy storage capacity increases
- The cell becomes more efficient
- The cell is considered dead and cannot be used again (correct)
- The cell can be recharged for reuse
What is the purpose of commercial batteries?
What is the purpose of commercial batteries?
- To store unlimited energy
- To act as a source of electrical energy (correct)
- To generate heat energy
- To provide mechanical energy
What is a primary cell?
What is a primary cell?
- A cell used in wrist watches and calculators
- A cell with unlimited energy storage capacity
- A cell with fixed amount of energy stored and becomes dead after one use (correct)
- A cell that can be recharged multiple times
What is the most familiar type of dry cell?
What is the most familiar type of dry cell?
What should not be used when referring to a single cell?
What should not be used when referring to a single cell?
What are the three basic components of all batteries?
What are the three basic components of all batteries?
In a battery, which terminal is the source of electrons that flow through an external electric circuit?
In a battery, which terminal is the source of electrons that flow through an external electric circuit?
Who is credited with inventing the first battery in 1800?
Who is credited with inventing the first battery in 1800?
What is the purpose of an electrolyte in a battery?
What is the purpose of an electrolyte in a battery?
What is the function of a battery when connected to an external electric load?
What is the function of a battery when connected to an external electric load?
Study Notes
Battery Fundamentals
- When the energy in a primary cell is used up, it cannot be replenished and the cell is discarded.
Types of Batteries
- Commercial batteries are designed for long-term use and can be recharged multiple times.
Primary Cells
- A primary cell is a type of battery that cannot be reused or recharged.
Dry Cells
- The most familiar type of dry cell is the alkaline battery.
Battery Terminology
- The term "battery" should not be used when referring to a single cell.
Battery Components
- The three basic components of all batteries are the anode, cathode, and electrolyte.
Battery Functionality
- The anode is the terminal that serves as the source of electrons that flow through an external electric circuit.
History of Batteries
- Alessandro Volta is credited with inventing the first battery in 1800.
Electrolyte Function
- The purpose of an electrolyte in a battery is to facilitate the flow of ions between the anode and cathode.
Battery Operation
- When connected to an external electric load, the function of a battery is to supply electrical energy to the load.
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Test your knowledge of commercial cells and batteries in engineering chemistry with this quiz. Explore the different types of electrodes and their combinations to produce electric energy for various applications.
