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In a dry cell (zinc-carbon battery), the ______ acts as an anode.

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Steel container
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Zinc container
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Chromium container
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Carbon container
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Solution

The correct option is B Zinc container
A common dry-cell battery is a zinc-carbon battery. The cell is made up of an outer zinc container, which acts as the anode. The cathode is a central carbon rod. The electrolyte is a paste of ammonium chloride (NH4Cl).

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