Physics Presentation Class 10
Physics Presentation Class 10
Y A BATTERY is a source of
electric energy. A simple
battery contains two
dissimilar metals,
called ELECTRODES, and a
solution called the
ELECTROLYTE, in which
the electrodes are
partially immersed.
THE ELECTRIC BATTERY
Y An example of a simple
battery would be one in which
zinc and carbon are used as
the electrodes, while a dilute
acid, such as sulfuric acid
(dilute), acts as the
electrolyte. The acid dissolves
the zinc and causes zinc ions
to leave the electrode. Each
zinc ion which enters the
electrolyte leaves two
electrons on the zinc plate.
The Dry cell is relatively
inexpensive and quite
portable. It has many uses
such as in flashlights and
radios. The anode consists
of a Zinc can in contact with
a moist paste of ZnCl2 and
NH4Cl. A carbon rod
surrounded by MnO2 and
filler is the cathode.
Lead Storage Cell
The basic features of the lead
storage cell are electrodes of
lead and lead dioxide, dipping
into concentrated sulfuric acid