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We might not realise it, but batteries<\/a> play various important roles in everyday life. They\u2019ve proven to be useful, reliable, and affordable electricity resources.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From car engines, medical procedures to telecommunications, batteries<\/u><\/a> often provide initial power. They\u2019ve become an important source of energy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, they are the primary power source for most electronic wireless gadgets. From smartphones, laptops, to watches, clocks, smoke alarms and remotes\u2014they\u2019re everywhere!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might have come across at least a couple of different types of batteries <\/u><\/a>in your life. Their packaging speaks for itself; chances are, you can tell some types straight away when you see them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But identifying each of the types and their uses can be tricky, and we\u2019re here to help. In this article, we\u2019ll discuss the various types of batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their specifications, classifications and terminologies are also included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is Battery<\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/a>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An Italian physicist, Alessandro Volta, invented the first battery in 1800. Since then, battery technology has been used around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A <\/strong>battery<\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/a> is a collection of one or more cells, storing electrical energy for powering electrical devices.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does it work?
Chemical reactions create the flow of electrons within a circuit. The stored chemical energy is then converted into direct current electric energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cell and Battery<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We all know how capable a battery is for supplying electric power. But what we might not know is the underlying component inside it, which has a major part in producing voltage and current.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The <\/strong>Cell<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>.<\/strong> This basic electrochemical unit handles the actual storage of energy in a battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cell contains three main components: two electrodes and an electrolyte.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s begin with the electrodes. There are two types: the Anode<\/em> and the Cathode<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The anode is the negative electrode, whereas the cathode is the positive one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the anode loses electrons to the external circuit, it gets oxidised. It\u2019s also called the Fuel Electrode or the Reducing Electrode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast, once the cathode accepts electrons from the internal circuit, it gets reduced. It\u2019s also called the Oxidising Electrode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where the energy conversion happens in a battery. It\u2019s due to the electrochemical oxidation-reduction reaction of a cell component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third element is the electrolyte<\/em>. It acts as the medium for transferring charge in the form of ions between two electrodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An electrolyte isn\u2019t electrically conductive but is an ionic conductive. It is often referred to as Ionic Conductor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, the cells in a battery provide the necessary voltage and current levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Different Types of Batteries<\/strong><\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Electrochemical cells and batteries are categorised into two types. Although there are several other classifications, these two are the basics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n