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The electrolyte corrodes one (or both, depending on the cell chemistry) of the electrodes, resulting in an imbalance of charge on those electrodes and when the circuit is completed externally a current flow.

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How does the potato battery work?

A potato battery works by harnessing the chemical reaction between the metals (like copper and zinc) and the electrolyte in the potato to generate electricity. The potato acts as a bridge between the metals, allowing the flow of electrons and creating a circuit. The chemical reaction between the metals and the electrolyte produces a small electrical current that can power a simple electronic device like an LED light.


Is a flat battery a conductor of electricity?

well, yes. It conducts electricity from one lead to the other. Shape has no effect on the battery other than how its made. So you must be thinking of a simple battery cell process, otherwise this would be a silly question. In a simple battery cell, even if your battery was as thin as a piece of paper it would still work but just with very little electricity. So it would have to be as thin as a shadow, meaning two dimensional instead of three dimensional to not conduct electricity.


Can a cucumber fruit extract be able to produce electricity?

No, a cucumber fruit extract cannot produce electricity on its own. Electricity generation typically requires a source of energy, such as a chemical reaction or a physical process like a generator, to produce electrical power. Cucumber fruit extract does not possess the necessary properties to generate electricity.


Can lemons make electricity?

Lemons can make electricity, is this for a science project? Potatoes work better than lemons. in one battery since elecrons flow from one to another. the two electrodes need to be different. one is cathode one is anode.the anode loses electrons while the cathode gets electrons.


How does a wood fire generator work to produce electricity?

A wood fire generator works by burning wood to heat water and produce steam. The steam then turns a turbine connected to a generator, which produces electricity.

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The movement of charged particles cannot pass through an electrolyte to produce an electric current.?

Charged particles can move through an electrolyte to produce an electric current. In an electrolyte, ions can migrate and carry an electric charge, allowing for the flow of electricity. This is the basis of how batteries and electrochemical cells work.


What is in a AAA alkaline battery?

An AAA alkaline battery typically contains a zinc anode, manganese dioxide cathode, and potassium hydroxide electrolyte. These components work together to generate electricity by a chemical reaction within the battery.


How do the chemicals work in a battery?

Batteries convert chemical energy into electricity. Batteries are made up of one or more separate sections, or cells, containing a chemical called an electrolyte.


3 things a battery needs to work?

Electrolyte, anode, and cathode.


Can a battery still work with a crack?

Yes as long as it is just a surface crack and no battery electrolyte is escaping.


How does a torch work using the energy from a battery?

because of the electricity in the battery


How does the potato battery work?

A potato battery works by harnessing the chemical reaction between the metals (like copper and zinc) and the electrolyte in the potato to generate electricity. The potato acts as a bridge between the metals, allowing the flow of electrons and creating a circuit. The chemical reaction between the metals and the electrolyte produces a small electrical current that can power a simple electronic device like an LED light.


Can you produce electricity out of apple and pineapple?

Highly acidic fruits produce electricity because they contain electrolytes. Electrolytes work with the electrodes to produce electricity. Oranges and lemons are examples of fruits with electrolytes.


How do alkaline batteries work to power electronic devices?

Alkaline batteries work by converting chemical energy into electrical energy. The battery contains an alkaline electrolyte, typically potassium hydroxide, which reacts with a zinc anode and a manganese dioxide cathode to generate electricity. This flow of electrons powers the electronic device connected to the battery.


Does computer work without electricity?

no you cannot turn it on without electricity or some type of battery but, no it wont work


Why is a battery has a chemical reaction?

chemical reaction produce electricity in the battery because the chemical contains negative charges and the bar or rod that goes through the battery contains positive charges so when they mix together they make electricity. when the charges are weak they stop making electricity or they don't make any contact with each other any more so they don't produce electricity anymore and people say that the battery dies out.


Is a flat battery a conductor of electricity?

well, yes. It conducts electricity from one lead to the other. Shape has no effect on the battery other than how its made. So you must be thinking of a simple battery cell process, otherwise this would be a silly question. In a simple battery cell, even if your battery was as thin as a piece of paper it would still work but just with very little electricity. So it would have to be as thin as a shadow, meaning two dimensional instead of three dimensional to not conduct electricity.