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Why a mercury cell gives a constant voltage throughout its life ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Mercury Cell**: A mercury cell is a type of electrochemical cell that uses mercury and zinc as its primary components. It is known for providing a stable voltage output. 2. **Overall Reaction in the Mercury Cell**: The chemical reaction occurring in a mercury cell can be represented as: \[ \text{Zn (s)} + \text{Hg}_2\text{O (s)} \rightarrow \text{ZnO (s)} + \text{Hg (l)} \] ...
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  6. What is overvolatage or bublle voltage ?

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  7. Which allotrope of carbon is used for making electrodes?

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  8. Name the electrolyte used in dry cell.

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  11. Write the names of the electrodes used in fuel cell.

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  12. Name the electrolyte used in fuel cell and mercury cell.

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  13. State True or False Rusting of Fe is quicker in saline water than in ...

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  14. Why Cr is used for coating Fe ?

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  15. What is the role of ZnCl(2) in dry cell ?

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  16. Why a mercury cell gives a constant voltage throughout its life ?

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  17. Which types of cells are rechargeable ?

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  18. Why a dry cell becomes dead after a long time even if it is not used ?

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  19. Why lead storage can be recharged ?

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  20. Out of Sn and Zn which one protects Fe better even after cracks ?

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