How is a primary battery and a secondary battery alike and how do they differ?
Added by Rosario R.
Step 1
They both consist of a positive electrode (cathode), a negative electrode (anode), and an electrolyte that allows ions to move between the electrodes. The main difference between primary and secondary batteries lies in their ability to be recharged. Primary Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Adi S and 81 other Chemistry 101 educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Adi S.
Explain the differences between a primary galvanic cell-one that is not rechargeable-and a storage cell (for example, the lead storage battery), which is rechargeable.
Explain the differences between a primary galvanic cell-one that is not rechargeable- and a storage cell (for example, the lead storage battery $,$ which is rechargeable.
Recommended Textbooks
Chemistry: Structure and Properties
Chemistry The Central Science
Chemistry
Transcript
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD