Chapter 17, Problem 83QRT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The theoretical minimum electrical potential difference required to recharge the lead-acid storage battery has to be calculated.  The corresponding potential has to be compared with the maximum electrical potential difference that can be delivered by the cell.  The maximum work done by the battery has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Cell potential can be used to tell the possibility of the reaction to occur. The reactions having a positive value of $E_{\text{cell}}$ will proceed in the forward direction whereas those having a negative value of $E_{\text{cell}}$ proceeding in a backward direction.