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.
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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