Which of the following is not a consequence of hydrogen bubbles covering the copper plate of a primary cell?
- formation of hydrogen bubbles on the electrode
- increase in the resistance of the cell
-
local action
- polarization
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
If the zinc used in the simple cell is of the impure commercial variety bubbles of hydrogen will be seen coming off the zinc. This is called local action.
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