The diagram below represents a dry cell. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

      

The diagram below represents a dry cell. Use it to answer the questions that follow.
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i) Which of the letters represent:
I) Carbon electrode?
II) The electrolyte?
ii) One of the substances used in a dry cell is manganese (IV) oxide. State two roles of manganese (IV) oxide in the dry cell.

  

Answers


John
i) (I) F

II) G

ii) – It oxidises the hydrogen produced to water thus reducing polarization.

- It increases the surface area of the positive electrode
johnmulu answered the question on May 15, 2017 at 09:06


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