Question

Which of the following statement is not true about electric cell?

• A. An electric cell converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
• B. An electric cell consists of two terminals.
• C. The direction of flow of electrons in a cell is from positive terminal to negative terminal.
• D. Electric cell acts as a source to initiate current flow.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The direction of flow of electrons in a cell is from positive terminal to negative terminal.

The direction of flow of electrons in a cell is from negative terminal to positive terminal. However, the conventional direction of current is taken from the positive terminal to the negative terminal of the cell.
A cell has two terminals- positive and negative. It is the source of electric current in the circuit. The electrical energy in the circuit is converted from the chemical energy stored in the cell.