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Electrochemistry — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryElectrochemistry2 Marks
Question
Unlike dry cell, the mercury cell has a constant cell potential throughout its useful life. Why?
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Answer

Electrolyte is not consumed in the cell process of mercury cell hence it will deliver the current at constant potential throughout its life.

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