Respuesta :
Answer: The lead-containing reactant(s) consumed during recharging of a lead-acid battery is [tex]PbSO_4(s)[/tex]
Explanation:
In lead acid battery, the anode is made up of lead and undergoes oxidation during discharging and cathode is made up of lead oxide and acts as cathode during discharging. The electrolyte used is dilute [tex]H_2SO_4[/tex].
Charging:
Cathode : reduction : [tex]PbSO_4(s)+2e^{-}\rightarrow Pb+SO_4^{2-}[/tex]
Anode: oxidation : [tex]PbSO_4+2H_2O\rightarrow PbO_2+SO_4^{2-}+4H^++2e^-[/tex]
Overall reaction : [tex]2PbSO_4+2H_2O\rightarrow Pb+PbO_2+2H_2SO_4[/tex]
The lead-containing reactant(s) consumed during recharging of a lead-acid battery is [tex]PbSO_4(s)[/tex]
