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Lead-acid batteries accounted for 88% of all lead consumed in the US in 2009.(a) Complete...

Lead-acid batteries accounted for 88% of all lead consumed in the US in 2009.

(a) Complete the cell reaction given below (not balanced on the left-hand side) and show that the oxidation state changes balance in the final equation: PbO2(s) + Pb(s) + H2S04(aq) —


(b) What are the two half-cell tions in a lead-acid battery?


(c) The value of E°ccn is 2.05 V. However, a normal automobile battery operates at about 12 V. Explain why the values differ,


(d) How is a lead-acid battery recharged?

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