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There are many chemical combinations that can be used to make batteries. The trick is to use a combination of chemicals in which the chemicals themselves do not have to be adjacent. One half of the battery involves an oxidation reaction. This releases electrons that flow out thru the wiring. The other half of the battery involves reduction, a reaction in which the excess electrons returning to the battery are used to form a new ionic substance. When not connected thru external wiring the reaction slows, almost stops, that is when the battery has potential energy, the potential to release the electrons and do work.

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