Question

write the name of the electrolyte used in mercury cell

Answer 1

Answer:

Potassium or Sodium hydroxide (KOH or NaOH) is the electrolyte used in mercury cells.

Explanation:

• Mercury cells are a kind of dry cell
• The anode is made of zinc
• The cathode is made of mercuric oxide
• Potassium or sodium hydroxide can be the electrolyte
• This type of cell is a primary cell which means that it cannot be charged again
• Mercury cells can be used only once
• Mercury cells are commonly found in the form of button cells
• They are used in watches, calculators, hearing aids etc

The electrolytes in mercury cells can be potassium or sodium hydroxide.

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