The lead-acid accumulator consists of
Question
The lead-acid accumulator consists of
Options
A) lead as the positive electrode
B) lead acid as the negative electrode
C) hydrochloric acid as the electrolyte
D) tetraoxosulphate (vi) acid as the electrolyte
The correct answer is D.
Explanation:
- the positive pole is lead peroxide (PbO\(_2\))
- the negative pole is head
- the electrolyte is H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)
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An accumulator in which the electrodes are made of lead and the electrolyte consists of dilute sulphuric acid. The electrodes are usually cast from a lead alloy containing 7–12% of antimony (to give increased hardness and corrosion resistance) and a small amount of tin (for better casting properties). The electrodes are coated with a paste of lead(II) oxide (PbO) and finely divided lead; after insertion into the electrolyte a ‘forming’ current is passed through the cell to convert the PbO on the negative plate into a sponge of finely divided lead. On the positive plate the PbO is converted to lead(IV) oxide (PbO2). The equation for the overall reaction during discharge is:PbO2+2H2SO4+Pb → 2PbSO4+2H2O The reaction is reversed during charging. Each cell gives an e.m.f. of about 2 volts and in motor vehicles a 12-volt battery of six cells is usually used. The lead-acid battery produces 80–120 kJ per kilogram. Compare nickel-iron accumulator.
PbO2+2H2SO4+Pb → 2PbSO4+2H2O
Lead-acid accumulator consists of Sulphuric Acid \( H_{2}SO_{4} \) as Electrolyte
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- the positive pole is lead peroxide (PbO\(_2\))
- the negative pole is head
- the electrolyte is H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)