Primary and Secondary Cells

Which of the following is the purpose of an electrical cell?

• To change mechanical energy to electrical energy

• To change electrical energy to chemical energy

• To change electrical energy to mechanical energy

• To change chemical energy to electrical energy

What are the three basic parts of a cell

• Anode, load, depolarizer

• Electrodes, electrolyte, container

• Electrodes, acid, water

• Anode, cathode, ions

What term is given to the process that takes place inside a cell?

• Electrochemical action

• Electromagnetic action

• Piezoelectric action

• Electromechanical action

With respect to recharging a primary or secondary cell, of the following statements, which one is correct?

• The secondary cell can be recharged by passing current through it in the proper direction

• The primary cell can only be recharged by changing the electrolyte

• The primary cell can be recharged by passing current through it in the proper direction

• The secondary cell can only be recharged by changing the electrodes

What causes negative ions to be attracted to the cathode of a primary cell while the cell is discharging?

• A negative charge caused by a loss of electrons

• A positive charge caused by an excess of electrons

• A positive charge caused by a loss of electrons

• A negative charge caused by an excess of electrons

What causes hydrogen to be attracted to the anode of a primary cell when the cell is discharging?

• A negative charge caused by an excess of electrons

• A positive charge caused by an excess of electrons

• A positive charge caused by an excess of electrons

• A negative charge caused by a loss of electrons

The lead-acid cell is an example of which of the following types of cells

• The dry cell

• The primary cell

• The voltaic cell

• The secondary cell

Which of the following actions will recharge a secondary cell?

• Adding more active ingredient to the electrolyte

• Connecting the negative terminal of a voltage source to the cathode of the cell and the positive terminal of the voltage source to the anode of the cell

• Connecting the negative terminal of a voltage source to the anode of the cell and the positive terminal of the voltage source to the cathode of the cell

• Adding more water to the electrolyte

In a dry cell, what is the consistency of the electrolyte?

• Paste

• Solid

• Powder

• Liquid

Which of the following factors should be considered when selecting a primary cell as a power source?

• Type of electrolyte used

• Power requirement

• Container material

• All of the above