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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following material is used for negative pole of a dry cell?
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Download Solution PDF- Zinc is commonly used as the material for the negative pole (anode) in a dry cell.
- In a standard dry cell, zinc serves as the anode (negative electrode), and manganese dioxide is typically used as the cathode (positive electrode).
- The electrolyte is usually a paste containing ammonium chloride or zinc chloride.
- The outer casing is typically made of zinc, and the center rod is often made of carbon.
- The use of Zinc as the negative pole contributes to the cell's overall electrochemical performance.
Here, option 3 is correct.
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