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In items 5 to 13, select the best answer to make each statement true. Place the letter of the answer in the space provided. While a cell is being discharged, the electrolyte ____________________ a. becomes more dense. b. becomes less dense. c. develops a higher specific gravity. d. should be replaced. e. temperature should be checked.

Name: Problem 9, Chapter 7: Electricity 1: Devices, Circuits and Materials
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Description: In items 5 to 13, select the best answer to make each statement true. Place the letter of the answer in the space provided. While a cell is being discharged, the electrolyte a. becomes more dense. b. becomes less dense. c. develops a higher specific gravity. d. should be replaced. e. temperature should be checked.

   In items 5 to 13, select the best answer to make each statement true. Place the letter of the answer in the space provided.
While a cell is being discharged, the electrolyte ____________________
a. becomes more dense.
b. becomes less dense.
c. develops a higher specific gravity.
d. should be replaced.
e. temperature should be checked.

Electricity 1: Devices, Circuits and Materials

Thomas Kubala 9th Edition

Chapter 7, Problem 9

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11/10/2021

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In items 5 to 13, select the best answer to make each statement true. Place the letter of the answer in the space provided. While a cell is being discharged, the electrolyte ____________________ a. becomes more dense. b. becomes less dense. c. develops a higher specific gravity. d. should be replaced. e. temperature should be checked.

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Battery Discharge Process

The battery discharge process involves chemical reactions where the active materials in the battery interact with the electrolyte, leading to changes in its composition. These reactions often result in the conversion of concentrated acid into reaction products and water, which causes a decrease in the electrolyte's density.

Electrolyte Density

Electrolyte density refers to the mass per unit volume of the electrolyte, which is often a measure of the concentration of active chemical species present. In many battery systems, this density is directly related to the concentration of the acid and changes as the cell discharges or charges.

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