Q462
The acid used in lead storage cells is
A.
Phosphoric acid
B.
Hydrochloric acid
C.
Nitric acid
D.
Sulphuric acid
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Dilute sulfuric acid {H2SO4} serves as the electrolyte in a lead storage battery. The electrodes of the cells in a lead storage battery consist of lead grids. The openings of the anodic grid is filled with spongy (porous) lead. The openings of the cathodic grid is filled with lead dioxide {PbO2}.