Chemistry for Changing Times
Chemistry for Changing Times
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780134212777
Author: John W. Hill; Terry W. McCreary
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
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Chapter 8, Problem 10RQ
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Interpretation:

Discharging process of a lead-storage battery should be explained.

Concept Introduction:

An electrochemical cell is device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy. An electrochemical cell is used to produce electricity from chemical reactions.

A battery is a device formed by a combination of electrochemical cells. It converts stored chemical energy into electricity.

A lead storage battery consists of lead plates immersed in sulfuric acid. Lead acid batteries contain a lead electrode and a lead oxide electrode dipped in sulfuric acid. When a lead storage battery discharges the following reaction occurs:

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