Lead Storage Batteries
Experiment #29 from Chemistry with Vernier
- Education Level
- High School
- Subject
- Chemistry
Introduction
Two or more wet or dry cells connected in series make a battery. A car battery is generally a lead storage battery containing lead and lead oxide plates in sulfuric acid solution. In this experiment, you will construct a lead storage cell and use a direct-current power supply to charge it. You will use a Voltage Probe to measure the cell’s voltage, and then use the cell to power an electric motor.
Objectives
In this experiment, you will
- Construct a lead storage cell.
- Use a Voltage Probe to measure a cell’s voltage.
- Use the cell to power an electric motor.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
Option 1
Option 2
Correlations
Teaching to an educational standard? This experiment supports the standards below.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025/Chemistry
- Reactivity 3.2.7—Secondary (rechargeable) cells involve redox reactions that can be reversed using electrical energy.
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This experiment is #29 of Chemistry with Vernier. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
