Question

What is local action? How it is removed?

Answer 1

Local Action:

1. The local action is the discharge of current by a battery even when it is not connected to an external power device due to the impurities present.
2. These impurities can create potential differences between some portions of the electrode.
3. It is a type of self-discharge.
4. It can be removed by using pure zinc or an amalgamated zinc rod.