Battery Mechanics Flashcards
1
Q
what kind of energy is the foundational theory behind how battery works?
A
potential energy
2
Q
if potential energy is how a battery works, what is voltage like?
A
how high you hold it above ground
3
Q
cathode and anode: which is reduction? which is oxidation?
A
cathode is reduction, electrons (e-) flows in (+), anode is oxidation, electrons flows out
4
Q
Electrolyte and its function in generating potential energy in a battery?
A
atoms can flow freely in electrolyte, but electrons cannot.
5
Q
what is RTE a metric of
A
how efficient a battery is
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