Maya Ribeiro

5S

PHYSICS
1) Explain the functions of the various parts of a zinc carbon cell, with a labeled diagram.

(+ve contact; cathode) electrons flow

through the battery through here

prevents evaporation of the electrolyte

and tomedium
preventfor
oxygen from entering
conduction of
electricity inside the battery

reduces polarization (manganese dioxide)

contains free ions
and improves that behaves
conduction as an
(carbon)
electrically conductive medium
(conducts electricity)
(the negative terminal) increases
electrical conductivity and corrosion
(anode)
resistanceallows the flow of
and decreases electricity
lead removal
out
costsof the battery
2) Distinguish
between primary and secondary cells using the following characteristics: terminal voltage, maximum
current, internal resistance, portability and rechargeability.

Characteristics Primary Cell Secondary Cell

Terminal Voltage 0.7V 2.1V
Maximum Current 0.15A 7.5A
Internal Resistance high low
Portability easily portable not easily portable
Rechargeability not rechargeable are rechargeable

3) Draw a circuit diagram to show how a secondary cell can be recharged.