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You have probably had the unpleasant experience of discovering that a flashlight battery has gotten old and begun to leak. Is there evidence that this change is due to a chemical reaction?
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A flashlight battery typically contains chemicals such as zinc, manganese dioxide, and an electrolyte like potassium hydroxide. Show more…
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