Explain the working of a simple dry cell. but in long
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A dry cell uses an electrochemical reaction to generate electricity. The electrodes are the graphite cathode and a zinc anode. They are in contact with the electrolyte, which is a paste of manganese dioxide and ammonium chloride. The dry cell has a nominal cell voltage between 1.4 to 1.5 V.
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A 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.
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