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What is the primary characteristic of a primary cell?
What is the primary characteristic of a primary cell?
- Stores energy for later use
- Does not generate current internally (correct)
- Supplies direct current from an external source
- Generates current internally
What is the major function of a secondary cell?
What is the major function of a secondary cell?
- Stores energy for later use (correct)
- Charging current converted into chemical energy
- Supplies direct current from an external source
- Generates current internally
In a Bichromate Cell, what acts as the positive electrode?
In a Bichromate Cell, what acts as the positive electrode?
- Dilute H2SO4
- Zinc plate
- Carbon plate (correct)
- K2Cr2O7
What is added to dilute H2SO4 in a Bichromate Cell to avoid polarization?
What is added to dilute H2SO4 in a Bichromate Cell to avoid polarization?
What does the green color of the liquid in a Bichromate Cell signify?
What does the green color of the liquid in a Bichromate Cell signify?
When is a Bichromate Cell useful?
When is a Bichromate Cell useful?
What is the example of a primary cell given in the text?
What is the example of a primary cell given in the text?
What is used as the anode in the Dry Cell?
What is used as the anode in the Dry Cell?
What acts as the depolarizer in the Dry Cell?
What acts as the depolarizer in the Dry Cell?
What is the disadvantage of the Dry Cell mentioned in the text?
What is the disadvantage of the Dry Cell mentioned in the text?
What does the Mercury Cell consist of as the cathode?
What does the Mercury Cell consist of as the cathode?
What is used as the electrolyte in the Mercury Cell?
What is used as the electrolyte in the Mercury Cell?
What does the Daniel Cell consist of, dipped in a solution?
What does the Daniel Cell consist of, dipped in a solution?
What forms a complex with Zn2+ in the reaction in the Dry Cell?
What forms a complex with Zn2+ in the reaction in the Dry Cell?
What is used to prevent diffusion but allow the passage of ions in the Daniel Cell?
What is used to prevent diffusion but allow the passage of ions in the Daniel Cell?
What potential does the Daniel Cell have?
What potential does the Daniel Cell have?
