Primary and Secondary Cells

State the difference between a primary and secondary cell.

• A primary cell can be recharged, while a secondary cell cannot.

• A primary cell is used in high-drain devices, while a secondary cell is not.

• A primary cell is non-rechargeable, while a secondary cell is rechargeable.

• A primary cell is more environmentally friendly than a secondary cell.

A ‘battery’ is made up of a number of single cells connected in:

• series

• parallel

• Series only

• Parallel only

What are the basic units that store and provide electrical energy through chemical reactions?

• The basic units that store and provide electrical energy through chemical reactions are batteries.

• The basic units that store and provide electrical energy through chemical reactions are capacitors.

• The basic units that store and provide electrical energy through chemical reactions are resistors.

• The basic units that store and provide electrical energy through chemical reactions are transformers.

Which type of cells are non-rechargeable?

• Primary cells

• Secondary cells

Which type of cells are rechargeable?

• Primary cells

• Secondary cells

Primary cells generate electrical energy through ________ chemical reactions.

• irreversible

• reversible

• cyclic

• spontaneous

Once depleted, primary cells can be recharged. True or False?

• True

• False

What are secondary cells?

• Cells that can be recharged

• Cells that cannot be recharged

• Cells used in primary circuits

• Cells that are disposable

Which of the following devices commonly use secondary cells?

• Mobile phones

• Laptops

• Cordless drills

• All of the above

True or False: Secondary cells can only be used once and then disposed of.

• True

• False