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They die because batteries are essentially a type of electrochemical cell. An electrochemical cells works by reacting 2 different metal solid electrodes with a solution containing the same metals but in an aqueous solution. For example when magnesium electrode is put in a beaker containing magnesium nitrate solution and a silver electrode is put in a silver nitrate solution and the two electrodes are connected together we get electricity flowing through the wire. However when this occurs electrons flow from magnesium electrode to the silver one. When that happens there is a build of a negative charge on the magnesium electrode. At the same time there is a build up of a positive charge on the silver electrode. So we connect a tube called a salt bridge to allow some of the ions in the silver solution to travel to the magnesium solution and vice versa. Now that you know how a battery works you can understand how it stops working. Now as the exchange is happening through the salt bridge to balance the charges on both sides there is a build up on the electrodes. This build prevents the electrode to come in contact with the solutions they are submerged in. When that happens the reaction stops and the battery dies.
What else can I help you with?
What is the difference between NiCad and NiMH batteries?
NiCad batteries use nickel and cadmium, while NiMH batteries use nickel and metal hydride. NiMH batteries have higher energy density and are more environmentally friendly than NiCad batteries.
What are examples of primary batteries?
A R6 batterry for a table watch is an example.
Are batteries made of zinc?
Some batteries use zinc as the anode material, such as zinc-carbon batteries and zinc-air batteries. Other types of batteries, like alkaline or lithium-ion, do not contain zinc as a primary component.
Do batteries contain zinc?
Yes, many batteries contain zinc in the form of zinc casing or zinc electrodes. Zinc-carbon, alkaline, and zinc-air batteries are examples of batteries that use zinc.
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 type of batteries do Cybershot Cameras use?
These cameras use rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries. The batteries are not a standard size such as AA batteries, but additional batteries are available from Sony and other manufacturers.
Do aeroplane use batteries?
In most cases yes, they use batteries to start the engine.
Do MacBooks use lithium batteries?
Yes, MacBooks use lithium-ion batteries.
Which devices use ag13 batteries?
AG13 batteries are alkaline batteries. They are the button type of batteries that can be used in various devices. The most common devices to use ag13 batteries are watches, calculators and medical devices.
What type of batteries do ipods take?
they use rechargable batteries
How do batteries affect the microwave?
You don't use batteries in microwaves.
What batteries do you use for your Guitar Hero Aerosmith controller?
Just use regular AA batteries.
How could you use lightning instead of using batteries?
You could not use lightning instead of batteries.
Does solar panels use batteries?
no solar panals don't use batteries because the sunlight is the batteries. the sun is a resource of batteries. the solar panels take energy from the sun, then at night it use the energy from the sun that is collected in the day.
Do flashlight use batteries?
Of course flashlight use batteries,no batteries means no power. I have a Imalent flashlight with remote control,very fashion,lol
Can I use regular batteries in a digital camera that takes rechargable batteries?
Yes you can. Just don't mix the normal batteries with the rechargable batteries because these are two different kinds of batteries and mixing them might cause harm to your device. Only use one or the other.Also look at your instruction manual for use of the camera and if it clearly says don't use regular batteries then follow their advice.
Do batteries use nuclear energy?
Batteries use chemical energy to create voltage to drive current flow. They do not use nuclear energy.
