What are the elements commonly used in a battery

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The discussion centers on the elements commonly used in batteries, specifically focusing on their functions and the overall operation of batteries. Key elements include lithium, cobalt, nickel, and lead, each serving distinct roles in energy storage and chemical reactions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of foundational knowledge in chemistry to fully grasp battery mechanics and encourages further research into galvanic cells for a deeper understanding.

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I have several Questions.

1. What are the elements commonly used in a battery and why are they used?

2. What purpose does each chemichal in abattery serve

3. How does a battery truly work?



thanks for answering, all postr will be helpful,

BT
 
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There are literally entire books written on this, so a single post wouldn't be sufficient to really cover it. Have you done any research on your own? Here's a good place to start:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_cell

Not trying to be unhelpful, but as of now you're being far too general. It took me several weeks of Gen Chem just to cover the basics, so read up and if you don't understand something specific feel free to post a question about that.
 


Thanks for the link, and sorry for being way too general.

cheers,

BT
 

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