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Distilled water is used as electrolyte, topping off lead acid batteries for example or any application where purified water is required

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Can distilled water can use as electrolite in batteries?

Electrolyte is 35% Sulfuric acid and 65% distilled water. You can add distilled water to a battery that is low, but distilled water alone cannot be used as an electrolyte.


Conductivity of distilled water nonelectrolyte stgrong electrolyte weak electrolyte?

Distilled water is a non electrolyte, since it doesn't contain free ions.


Is sodium chloride a strong electrolyte when distilled in water?

Yes, when is dissolved (not distilled) in water or when is melted.


What will be the purity of distilled water in car battery?

The electrolyte is 65% Distilled water and 35% Sulfuric acid.


Can distilled water be considered as an electrolyte?

No. Pure water will not conduct electricity.


What fluid is in a battery?

Most automobile batteries contain an electrolyte. Electrolyte is a mixture of sulphuric acid and distilled water. Other combinations are used in some batteries.


Is distilled water an electrolyte?

Distilled water isn't really considered an electrolyte. Because it has been distilled, the water has had all its ions removed. No ions means no electrolytic properties. And before you jump on it, yes, there will still be some H+ and OH- ions in pure water. But water, if it's pure, won't conduct electricity and won't be considered an electrolyte.


What does distilled water do in an ups?

You have an UPS with a motorcycle battery in it, correct? You use the distilled water to top off the electrolyte in the cells.


Should you top off your battery with electrolyte?

No, top it off with Distilled Water.


What is a electrolyte carbon dioxide sodium chloride distilled water or hydrogen peroxide?

sodium chloride (in aqueous solution or in molten state) is an electrolyte.


Are there any difference between distilled water used for batteries and distilled water used for terbine washing?

No, distilled water is distilled water.


Can distilled water be used in place of electrolyte?

If you are meaning to put in a lead-acid battery, the answer is yes.More information always helps YOU by getting a more detailed answer.