You would have a open circuit. It would appear dead.
Positive (red) cable or cable that goes to the starter NOT grounded to the sheetmetal..
Battery not being kept charged. Drive the car to most Auto Parts stores. They will check the alternator for free. Or, if you have a multimeter, check the voltage at the battery terminals with the engine running. Should be from 13.5-15 volts.
An auto battery does emit hydrogen gas when it is being charged or discharged but it does not contain gas per se.
Most new automobiles today use a single 12 VDC electrical system with the negative terminal of the battery grounded to the frame of the auto.
Before we go any further, have the battery tested at, Auto Zone, it's free, or wherever, to see if it will hold a charge. If it is good, start looking at the alternator, or something possibly grounded pulling the current, causing voltage lose.
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You can test your battery with a battery tester. If you don't have a battery tester, you could take the battery to Advance Auto Parts and they will test it for you for free.
It is important to know the symptoms of when a car part goes bad. The symptoms of a bad auto water pump are overheating, weeping, and grinding gears.
One can order a car battery cable online via one of the auto parts websites such as Auto Zone or Advance Auto Parts. Battery cables are also often listed on eBay.
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the battery on your meter has to be replaced.