Ewit Battery Basics

A device that converts chemical energy to electrical energy

• switch

• light

• battery

• bulb

For electrical energy to flow, there must be a(n) ______.

• good battery

• copper wire

• on/off switch

• closed circuit

In a _________ circuit, the components are arranged with one path for the current.

• series

• parallel

The measure of potential energy stored in a battery is called _________.

• potentiometer

• capacity

• voltage

• resistance

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Which part of a battery contains a mixture of chemicals that conducts electricity?

• cell

• cathode

• electrode

• anode

The end of a battery with a bump is the terminal​ (a)   .

• positive

• negative

• neutral

Electrons are stored in which part of a battery?

• electrolyte

• cathode (positive terminal)

• geode

• anode (negative terminal)

Batteries store energy as _________ energy.

• motion

• solar

• chemical

• electrical

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Would this battery arrangement work?

• YES

• NO

What term is used for two metal parts in a battery?

• Electrodes

• Conductor

• Electrolyte

• Ampere