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When jump-starting a car with a dead battery, the ground jumper should be attached to a remote part of the engine block. Why?
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This is because the battery of a car contains a solution of sulfuric acid, which can react with the lead and lead oxide in the battery to produce lead sulfate and water. Show more…
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