Chemistry in Battery
All the examples of batteries that we learnt above are electrochemical in nature. This means they use chemical reactions to generate electricity. The chemistry in a battery revolves around electrochemical reactions that convert chemical energy into electrical energy. Batteries consist of one or more electrochemical cells, each containing two electrodes (anode and cathode) immersed in an electrolyte solution or separated by an electrolyte-soaked medium. When a battery is connected to an external circuit, chemical reactions occur at the electrodes, generating an electric current that can power devices.
Let’s first understand chemistry of electrochemical cell.
Applications of Chemistry in Battery
A chemical cell, or a battery, is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy through electrochemical reactions. Some of the examples of these batteries are alkaline batteries, lithium ion batteries, lead acid batteries, etc. The functioning of these batteries are based on various chemical reactions. In this article, we will discuss the application of chemistry in batteries, i.e., how chemistry is involved in the functioning of these batteries.