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Yes, they contain sulfuric acid.

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Harmful effects on lead acid batteries?

Mainly, I heard that it is harmful for the batteries if you allow them to discharge completely.


Are lead acid batteries installed in cars in factories?

no lead acid batteries are not installed in factories only acid batteries are!!


How do you replenish acid in batteries?

On standard unsealed lead-acid batteries, just unscrew the caps and refill if needed. This cannot be done on sealed lead-acid or gel cell lead-acid batteries. Dry cell batteries don't contain acid.


What are lead-acid car batteries made from?

lead and acid


What do automobile batteries contain?

Common automobile batteries are Lead/acid (dilute sulphuric acid) batteries.


How is sulfur used in your everyday life?

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Is sulfur every used in batteries?

Lead-acid storage batteries contain sulfuric acid.


What are the environmental impacts of UPS - uninterruptible power supplies?

UPSs generally contain lead/acid batteries. The worn-out battery should not be disposed of in a landfill or incinerated because lead is harmful to many organisms. Lead batteries recycle well and you can sometimes get money back for them.


What compound do car batteries use?

Almost all car batteries are "lead acid" type batteries. These type of batteries use thin lead plates and are immersed in Sulfuric acid which acts as an electrolyte.


What is the difference between a lead acid wet battery and a lead acid dry battery?

one is dry one is wet... wet once are used for car batteries and dry lead acid batteries the once you put in your remote lets say. I think the dry lead acid battery is maintenance-free and sealed batteries, and the wet batteries is the traditional batteries which needs more maintenance.


What gas is leaked from sealed lead acid batteries?

Hydrogen is discharged during the charging process of lead acid batteries, sealed batteries are a misnomer, they are only sealed against liquid leakage.


Do they make lithium ion batteries for wheelchairs?

yes they do, they are standard on most current models because they are smaller and last longer than lead-acid batteries, not to mention lead-acid batteries are dangerous if tampered with.