Question

Which of the following metals is used in making car batteries?

• A. Lead
• B. Gold
• C. Silver
• D. Zinc

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Lead

The explanation for the correct option -

• Car batteries are rechargeable batteries that are required to start automobiles.
• Generally, the battery used in cars is a wet cell (flooded lead-acid battery).
• The element Lead is used in making such batteries because lead batteries can be charged multiple times, can work in low temperatures, etc.

The explanation for the incorrect options -

• Option B is incorrect because Gold is a yellow-coloured precious metal used in making pieces of jewellery.
• Option C is incorrect because Silver is the best conductor of electricity used in making various electrodes and electroplating operations.
• Option D is incorrect because Zinc is a bluish-white metal used in making dry cells or electrodes.

Hence, Option A is the correct answer.