Question

Describe the construction, working , usefulness of a dry cell . With the help of a diagram ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

dry cell consists of a zinc container whose base acts as the negative electrode. The carbon rod placed at the centre with a brass cap acts as the positive electrode. This is surrounded by a mixture of manganese dioxide and charcoal in a muslin bag. The electrolyte uses is a moist paste of ammonium chloride.