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The base of the zinc container in a dry cell acts as a positive electrode.


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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is B False

Electric cell:

  1. A cell is a small source of electrical energy that is used in electrical appliances such as clocks, torches, etc.
  2. The principle of working of a cell is that it converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
  3. A chemical reaction occurs in the cell when they are used.

Principal

  1. An electrolyte is a chemical that is used in a dry cell with two terminals, positive (anode) and negative (cathode), commonly known as electrodes.
  2. It consists of a Zinc container having a base as the negative electrode.
  3. A rod made up of Carbon is placed at the center acting as a positive electrode that is surrounded by Manganese dioxide (MnO2).

Hence, the statement is false.


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