Battery Basics

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CELL OPERATION
Two dissimilar metals placed in an acid bath produce electrical potential across the poles. The cell produces voltage by a chemical reaction between the plates and the electrolyte. The positive plate is made of reddish-brown material such as Lead Dioxide (PBO2) while the negative plate is made of grayish material called Sponge Lead (PB). The acid bath is a mixture of sulfuric acid and water cell electrolyte. Together a cell element is formed.