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The electrolyte used in a common lead storage battery is:

Answer: sulfuric acid.

  • A sodium chloride
  • B sulfuric acid
  • C potassium hydroxide
  • D nitric acid

Correct answer: B. sulfuric acid

Explanation: The lead-acid accumulator uses about 38% sulfuric acid as its electrolyte.

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In a Daniell cell, electrons flow externally from the zinc anode (oxidation) through the voltmeter to the copper cathode (reduction), while the salt bridge completes the circuit.

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