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  • Galvanic Cell
    A device that generates electricity through chemical reactions between different substances.
  • Voltaic Cell
    Another term for a galvanic cell, used to convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
  • Dry Cell Battery
    A type of battery that lacks a large amount of liquid water and is acidic in nature.
  • Positive Terminal
    The part of a battery where the positive charge is concentrated, often marked with a plus sign.
  • Negative Terminal
    The part of a battery where the negative charge is concentrated, often marked with a minus sign.
  • Carbon Rod
    Serves as the positive electrode in a dry cell battery.
  • Zinc Sleeve
    Acts as the negative electrode and anode in a dry cell battery.
  • Manganese Oxide
    A component of the damp paste in dry cell batteries, involved in the cathode reaction.
  • Ammonium Chloride
    A weakly acidic salt used in the damp paste of dry cell batteries.
  • Anode
    The electrode where oxidation occurs, releasing electrons.
  • Cathode
    The electrode where reduction occurs, accepting electrons.
  • Alkaline Battery
    A type of battery that is basic in nature, often using potassium hydroxide.
  • Potassium Hydroxide
    A basic paste used in alkaline batteries.
  • Steel Sleeve
    The outer casing of an alkaline battery, providing structural support.
  • Standard Cell Potential
    The voltage difference between the cathode and anode in a cell.