Dry cell

Dry cells are a type of chemical cells.^[1] Dry cells are commonly used today in the form of batteries. Dry cells are used in many electrical appliances.^[1] Most dry cells are not truly dry; they still contain a liquid electrolyte, but it is immobilized in a paste or gel. Several truly dry, or solid-state, batteries have been developed, but none are commercially available yet.

Types of dry cells

Primary cells
- Zinc-carbon cells, also known as Leclanche cells
- Alkaline cells
- Lithium cells
- Mercury cells
- Silver oxide cell
Secondary cells

Primary cells are not rechargeable.^[2] They have to be thrown away after their chemicals are used.

Secondary cells are rechargeable. They can be used again.

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References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Ramsden, E. N. (2001). Chemistry. Nelson Thornes. p. 230. ISBN 978-0-7487-6242-2.
↑ Avison, John (2014). The World of Physics. Nelson Thornes. p. 264. ISBN 978-0-17-438733-6.

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[:0-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Ramsden, E. N. (2001). Chemistry. Nelson Thornes. p. 230. ISBN 978-0-7487-6242-2.

[2] Avison, John (2014). The World of Physics. Nelson Thornes. p. 264. ISBN 978-0-17-438733-6.

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