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ok so the positive electrode is the lead dioxide which oxidizes when discharging correct? It is oxidizing because it is giving away electrons to the hydrogen ions? Now I have been doing more research and something else needs to be cleared up for me. At the lead electrode: The lead gives up...

Hi, I am trying to determine the conventional cathode and anode designations for lead acid cells. From what I have researched: Anode is where current flows in the device, or where electrons flow out of. In a secondary cell the designations for anode and cathode are based on the discharge...

Ok, I understand. Thanks for the help.

Does all transition metals have their n2 and ( n-1)d orbitals as valence electrons? I have been scouring the internet to the answer of this question but have mixed results. Iron has an electron configuration of: 1s2,2s2,2p6,3s2,3p6,4s2,3d6 Aparantly it has 8 valence electrons because 4s2 + 3d6 =...