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Download Solution PDFIf the nominal voltage of a given battery is 1.2 V, what is the type cell of used?
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Cell |
Classification |
Positive electrode (Anode) |
Negaitive electrode (Cathode) |
Electrolyte |
Rated output voltage |
|
Carbon-Zinc (Leclanche cell) |
Primary |
Zinc |
MnO2 / C |
Mixture of NH4Cl and ZnCl2 |
1.5 V |
|
Carbon-Zinc (Zinc chloride cell) |
Primary |
Zinc |
MnO2 / C |
Zinc chloride |
1.5 V |
|
Alkaline-Manganese cell |
Primary and Rechargeable |
Zinc |
Manganese dioxide |
Aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide |
1.5 V |
|
Mercuric oxide cell |
Primary |
Zinc |
Mercuric oxide |
Aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide |
1.35 V |
|
Silver oxide cell |
Primary |
Zinc |
Ag2O |
Aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide |
1.5 V |
|
Nickel-cadmium |
Rechargeable (Secondary) |
Cadmium |
Nickel hydroxide |
Aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide |
1.2 V |
|
Lithium Manganese |
Primary |
Lithium |
Iodine/metallic oxides, sulphides |
Organic, inorganic water |
3 V to 6 V |
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