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Which is the active material present on the negative plate in a lead-acid battery?(a) Lead dioxide(b) Lead peroxide(c) Spongy lead(d) WaterI had been asked this question in exam.The doubt is from Lead-Acid Battery in portion Storage Batteries of Automotive Engine Design

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The correct answer is (c) SPONGY lead

To elaborate: The positive and negative electrodes of a lead-acid battery are IMMERSED in dilute SULPHURIC acid. On the positive PLATE, we have lead peroxide and on the negative plate, the active material is spongy lead.



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