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The metal plates in car batteries?

lead


What element is very dense metal used in car batteries?

Lead.


Element used in car batteries?

Both plates are lead. Antimony is typically used to alloy with lead to make it structurally stronger.


What metal is present at both cathode and the anode in a car battery?

Lead is the metal present at both the cathode and anode in a car battery, as it is used in both the positive and negative plates of lead-acid batteries.


What is the element used in metal plates in car batteries?

It is lead. That is why such batteries are called lead-acid battery. The chemical make up of the plates in a car battery changes dependant on the amount of charge in the battery. Fully Charged is + plate = lead peroxide or PbO2, -plate = spongy lead or Pb Discharge both the + plate and - plate are Lead Sulphate or PbSO4 Electrolyte is made of Sulphuric acid and distilled water. H2SO4 SDS


Which group 4A element is used in electrodes in car batteries?

Lead (Pb) is commonly used in electrodes in car batteries as it forms lead-acid batteries, which are known for their reliability and low cost. Lead is a heavy metal that can store and release electrical energy efficiently in this application.


What compound do car batteries use?

Almost all car batteries are "lead acid" type batteries. These type of batteries use thin lead plates and are immersed in Sulfuric acid which acts as an electrolyte.


What element is found in car batteries?

Lead is the only element. all others are compounds.


Is selenium used as the anode in car batteries?

No, car batteries use lead for both plates. When charged the positive plate becomes white lead oxide.


What kind of Metal commonly used in car batteries?

LEAD


What is a soft dense metal used in bullets and car batteries?

Lead


Do car batteries short out?

Yes, sometimes the lead plates will develop a short between themselves.