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Which of the following is a primary cell?

Answer: Dry (Leclanche) cell.

  • A Lead storage battery
  • B Dry (Leclanche) cell
  • C Nickel-cadmium cell
  • D Hydrogen fuel cell

Correct answer: B. Dry (Leclanche) cell

Explanation: A dry Leclanche cell cannot be recharged once its reactants are consumed, so it is a primary cell.

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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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Explore the link between chemical reactions and electricity. Covers galvanic cells, electrolysis, standard electrode potentials, the Nernst equation, and real-world applications like batteries and corrosion.

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