Are electron-flow and chemical change inside a dry-cell, separate event?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between electron flow and chemical change within a dry-cell battery. It is established that the chemical reaction in the battery generates both the potential difference and free electrons necessary for work. The participants agree that while electron flow and chemical change may influence each other, they are fundamentally distinct events occurring within the battery. The dry-cell battery serves as a load, facilitating electron flow through its chemical components.

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We know that the battery itself is a load and electrons flow through it (through the chemical). In a D.C circuit there is always a certain amount of electron-flow within a given time.
Let's assume that, the battery used is a dry-cell battery. Now my question is:-
Does this electron-flow contribute to the chemical change that occurs inside a dry-cell battery? I mean, whether some of the electrons are drawn from the flow and account for the chemical change inside the cell. Or whether electron flow and chemical change inside the battery are distinct event (which may effect each other, but are not same).

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It is the chemical reaction in a battery that creates both the potential difference between the terminals and the free electrons to do work.
 

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