7.1.5 - Batteries: Basic Chemical Principles of Energy Storage and Release
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What is the function of a battery?
💡 Hint: Think about what batteries do in our devices.
Name one type of non-rechargeable battery.
💡 Hint: These are commonly found in household gadgets.
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What is the main function of a battery?
💡 Hint: Consider what batteries do in devices.
True or False: The anode is the positive electrode.
💡 Hint: Recall the roles of the electrodes in a battery.
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A researcher is developing a new type of battery that claims to store more energy than traditional batteries. What factors should they consider about the electrochemistry involved?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes current batteries efficient.
Explain the environmental implications of widespread alkaline battery use and suggest green chemistry approaches to reduce their impact.
💡 Hint: Think about how we can use chemistry responsibly.
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