Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12ChemistryElectro Chemistry5 Marks
Question
Distinguish between Leclanche cell and Lead storage battery.
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Answer
Leclanche Cell 1. It is a primary cell 2. It is a non-rechargeable cell 3. Anode : Zinc container Cathode : Graphite rod in contact with $MnO _2$ 4. Electrolytes: Ammonium chloride and zinc chloride in water 5. Emf of the cell $=1.5 V$ Lead storage battery 1. It is a secondary cell 2. It is rechargeable cell 3. Anode: Spongy lead Cathode : Lead plate bearing $PbO _2$ 4. Electrolytes: $38 \%$ by mass of $H _2 SO _4$ with density $1.2 g / ml$ 5. emf of the cell $2 V$.
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