Question

Electrolyte used in storage battery consists of _________

(a) 25% H2SO4 and 75% distilled water

(b) 5% H2SO4 and 95% distilled water

(c) 35% H2SO4 and 65% distilled water

(d) 45% H2SO4 and 55% distilled water

This question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

This question is from Working Principle of Battery Ignition System topic in section Ignition and Power Transmission of Farm Machinery

Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) 35% H2SO4 and 65% distilled water

The explanation is: When an electrolyte is dissolved in a polar solvent (like water), the resulting solution allows conduction of electricity where in the dissolved electrolyte separates into cations and anions. A storage battery is a battery which is rechargeable. Electrolyte used in storage battery consists of 35% H2SO4 and 65% distilled water.