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Grade 12Inorganic Chemistry

write cell reaction in lead storage battery during discharge

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8 Years agoGrade 12
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8 Years ago

When the cell is in use

cathode reaction: PbO2 + SO42- 4H+ + 2e- -------------- PbSO4 + 2H2O

anode reaction: Pb + SO42- ------------- PbSO4 + 2e-

over all reaction: Pb + PbO2 + 2H2SO4 ------------- 2PbSO4 + 2H2O