Question

A paste of _______ and ________ separate the zinc container from the carbon rod.​

Answer 1

Answer:

A paste of carbon and manganese dioxide separate the zinc container from the carbon rod.

It is packed around the carbon rod.

Answer 2

Answer:

A paste of $NH_4Cl$ and $ZnCl_2$ separate the zinc container from the carbon rod.

Explanation:

A battery includes electrochemical cells which can save chemical electricity to be transformed into electric electricity. A dry-cell battery shops electricity in an immobilized electrolyte paste, which minimizes the want for water.  Common examples of dry-cell batteries consist of zinc-carbon batteries and alkaline batteries.