Question

Name the salt used in dry cells. Write its chemical formula and colour.

Answer 1

Salt used in the dry cell:

Dry cell: A dry cell is an electrochemical cell consisting of low moisture immobilized electrolytes in the form of a paste, which restricts it from flowing.

• The salt that is used in dry cells is Ammonium chloride.
• The chemical formula of Ammonium chloride is ${\mathbf{NH}}_{\mathbf{4}}\mathbf{Cl}$.
• The color of Ammonium chloride salt is White.