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9. Which of the following is not a feature of the lead storage battery? a. The e

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Question

                 9. Which of the following is not a feature of the lead storage battery?

a.

The electrolyte is hydrochloric acid.

b.

Lead is oxidized at the anode.

c.

PbO2 is reduced at the cathode.

d.

Lead (II) sulfate forms during discharge and sticks to the electrodes.

e. The lead storage battery is a secondary cell.

a.

The electrolyte is hydrochloric acid.

b.

Lead is oxidized at the anode.

c.

PbO2 is reduced at the cathode.

d.

Lead (II) sulfate forms during discharge and sticks to the electrodes.

Explanation / Answer

Dilute sulfuric acid {H2SO4} serves as the electrolyte in lead storage battery
hence the electrolyte is not hydrochloric acid.

Answer: a