Which of the following statements about batteries is false?   a. Lead storage batteries contain lead at the anode and lead coated with lead dioxide at the cathode. b. A battery is a group of galvanic cells connected in series. c. The alkaline dry cell battery can last longer than a nickel-cadmium battery. d. Dry cell batteries are used in tape players and portable radios. e. A fuel cell is a galvanic cell for which the reactants are continuously supplied.

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Which of the following statements about batteries is false?
 
a. Lead storage batteries contain lead at the anode and lead coated with lead dioxide at the cathode.
b. A battery is a group of galvanic cells connected in series.
c. The alkaline dry cell battery can last longer than a nickel-cadmium battery.
d. Dry cell batteries are used in tape players and portable radios.
e. A fuel cell is a galvanic cell for which the reactants are continuously supplied.
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