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Traditionally, sulphuric acid is used at a strength of around 30-38%. However amazingly, a lead acid battery can be emptied of acid, neutralised with something like sodium bicarbonate and then filled with a solution of distilled water and sodium aluminium sulphate. This (astoundlingly I think) can work even better than conventional acid. I am not sure of the chemistry going on when this is done, but should you be interested, googling for somethnig like : lead acid sodium aluminium sulphate - ought to yield results for further study.

Anyway, to recap, the traditional acid on a lead acide battery is roughly 35% sulphuric acid.

Ok I think it is Alkine coz any time i c a battery it says alkine sorry if its not the info you need

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Can you explain the working of lead acid battery?

In a lead acid battery, chemical reactions between lead dioxide, spongy lead, and sulfuric acid generate electrical energy. When the battery is charged, lead dioxide and spongy lead transform into lead sulfate and water. During discharge, the reverse reaction occurs, causing electrons to flow through the external circuit, producing electricity.


Is sulfuric acid the same as battery acid?

Well, honey, technically speaking, sulfuric acid is the main component in most car batteries, so yeah, it's a big player in what you might call "battery acid." But if you're asking if they're exactly the same thing, well, not quite. Battery acid usually refers to a diluted form of sulfuric acid used in car batteries, so it's like saying a margarita is the same as straight tequila - similar, but not quite.


Can hydrochloric acid be used in battery?

Depends on your battery. In a lead-acid battery, like a 12V you find in most cars, sulfuric acid is used because hydrochloric acid will not form Pb304 (lead oxide). Pencil batteries are alkaline batteries and use a base instead of acid. However some batteries might accept HCL, just not most.


What is Lead-Acid?

It is the type of battery that most cars use. A storage battery in which the electrodes are grids of lead containing lead oxides that change in composition during charging and discharging, and the electrolyte is dilute sulfuric acid.


Can you replace the sulphuric acid in a lead acid battery with acetic acid or vinegar or any other natural organic acid?

No, it is not recommended to replace the sulfuric acid in a lead acid battery with acetic acid or vinegar. Lead acid batteries require sulfuric acid for proper function due to its chemical properties and conductivity. Substituting with organic acids can damage the battery and lead to inefficient performance. It's best to stick with sulfuric acid for lead acid batteries.

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What electrolyte is used in a lead storage battery?

The electrolyte in a lead storage battery is a solution of sulfuric acid and water.


What is the difference between a lead-acid accumulator and a lead-acid battery?

There is no difference between lead acid accumulator and lead acid battery.


What is a lead acid storage battery?

It is a battery which, as you may have guessed, used lead and an acid to store an electrical charge. Most car/truck batteries are of this type.


What color is car battery acid?

sulfuric acid is clear and is used in lead acid batteries for cars.


What is in a standard chemical battery?

standard chemical battery contains chemical composition . as i know it may be lead acid battery it contains Lead and Sulfuric acid and water the lead is used for make electrodes and acid is used as electrolyte . this is used for provide back- up to ups and DC to AC converter (inverter) widely.


The electrolyte used in lead storage battery is dilute?

Sulphuric acid


What is inside a lead acid battery?

sulfuric acid and lead.


What are the uses for car battery acid?

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Why is lead useful?

Lead can be used as a pure metal, alloyed with other metals or as a chemical compound. Lead is a major component of the lead acid battery and is commonly used in a car battery. It is used in the battery of a phone, which is a very important material for a phone.


What is the lead acid battery designed to do?

Well its designed to charge things like if its a wet type like a Car battery that has liquid acid then it will help your car run electronics and start. If its dry lead acid battery then it can be used in camera or a controller.


What type of battery does the 1997 Chrysler Sebring have?

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Can water work in a acid battery?

Water is required in a lead acid battery.