Question
Question: Which of the following would occur when lead storage cell is charged ?...
Which of the following would occur when lead storage cell is charged ?
A
Sulphuric acid is consumed
B
Sulphuric acid is formed
C
Lead sulphate is formed
D
Lead is consumed
Answer
Sulphuric acid is formed
Explanation
Solution
The charging reaction in the lead storage battery is
2PbSO4 + 2H2O ѕ® Pb + PbO2 + 2H2SO4.