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An ordinary dry cell is pretty well answered by:

Anode: Zn → Zn2+ + 2e-

Cathode: 2NH4+ + 2MnO2 + 2e- → Mn2O3 + H2O + 2NH3

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What kind current is produced by a dry cell?

A dry cell produces direct current (DC) when a chemical reaction within the cell generates a flow of electrons in one direction. This current flows from the negative terminal to the positive terminal of the cell.


Why the dry cell work when kept in sunlight?

A dry cell works when kept in sunlight because it is comprised of a metal called electrode or graphite rod. The sunlight helps the cell to maintained 1.5 volts and stored a charge of one coulomb.


How is carbon zinc dry cell produces a voltage difference between the positive and negative terminals?

In a carbon-zinc dry cell, there is a chemical reaction between the zinc container (acting as the anode) and the electrolyte paste inside. This reaction generates electrons at the anode and releases them to the terminal, creating a surplus of electrons at the negative terminal and a deficit at the positive terminal, thus producing a voltage difference between the terminals.


How does the voltage measured across a dry cell ompare with the voltage drop measured across three bulbs in series?

The voltage measured across a dry cell is the total voltage output of the cell, typically around 1.5 volts. When three bulbs are connected in series, the total voltage drop across the bulbs will be the same as the voltage output of the dry cell. So, the voltage measured across the dry cell is equal to the voltage drop measured across the three bulbs in series.


What happens when you disconnected the wire from the dry cell?

when the wire is disconnected from the dry cell you feel not hot

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What kind of electrochemical cell is an ordinary dry cell?

primary cell (chemical cell)


What is ordinary dry cell?

An ordinary dry cell is a type of battery that uses a paste electrolyte, such as zinc chloride or ammonium chloride, to generate electric power. It typically consists of a zinc anode, a carbon cathode, and a separator between them. Ordinary dry cells are commonly used in household electronics like remote controls and flashlights.


What is chemical contain in dry cell?

the chemical inside the dry cell is the fluid where chemical reaction take place this fluid is CYTOPLASM


How are wet and dry cells the same?

A wet cell and a dry cell are the same in that they each have an anode, a cathode and and electrolyte. All three components are different chemically. The anode and the cathode will exhibit a voltage difference when placed in the electically conductive electrolyte. The voltage and reaction between the three parts of the cell are chemical reactions. A wet cell is different from a dry cell in that the electrolyte in the wet cell is a liquid where the so-called dry cell has an electrolyte that is either damp, moist or in a gelatinous form. ( The electrolyte is not actually "dry".) Otherwise the cells are the same. The cell may be a primary cell that is depleted as one of the elements is chemically consumed or the cell may be rechargable by reversing the chemical reaction.


How does an acidic dry cell and an alkaline dry cell differ?

A lead acid battery uses liquid acid to cause a reaction that will lead to production of a direct current. However, a dry cell does not have any liquid but it instead uses solid chemicals that can react to produce a direct current.


What happens at the anode and cathode of a dry cell?

Oxidation occurs at the anode ("an ox") and reduction occurs at the cathode ("red cat").See the Web Link to the left for the specific reaction in a dry cell.


What energy does a dry cell possess?

A dry cell possesses chemical energy that is converted into electrical energy when the cell is connected in a circuit. This chemical energy comes from the reaction between the chemicals inside the cell, typically involving a combination of zinc and manganese dioxide.


What kind current is produced by a dry cell?

A dry cell produces direct current (DC) when a chemical reaction within the cell generates a flow of electrons in one direction. This current flows from the negative terminal to the positive terminal of the cell.


Is a common dry cell known as a primary cells?

Yes common dry cell is a primary cell. No reversible reaction and hence no chance of charging. So use and throw type. But secondary cells could be put for charging and we can use it again and again after charging.


Is dry cell means leclanche cell?

no lechlanche cell is not a dry cell.


What is the difference between a wet cell and a dry cell?

* A "dry-cell" battery is essentially comprised of a metal electrode or graphite rod (elemental carbon) surrounded by a moist electrolyte paste enclosed in a metal cylinder as shown below. * In the most common type of dry cell battery, the cathode is composed of a form of elemental carbon called graphite, which serves as a solid support for the reduction half-reaction. * At the center of each dry cell battery is a rod called a cathode, which is generally made of metal or graphite and is surrounded by an electrolyte paste. The cathode and electrolyte paste are wrapped in paper or cardboard.


Why the dry cell work when kept in sunlight?

A dry cell works when kept in sunlight because it is comprised of a metal called electrode or graphite rod. The sunlight helps the cell to maintained 1.5 volts and stored a charge of one coulomb.