Question 254Electricity/Electronics - 1st Asst/Chief70% to pass
Which of the problems listed will occur if a lead-acid battery is allowed to remain in a discharged condition for a long period of time?
AI Explanation
You are correct, the answer D) The battery may be unable to accept a full charge is the correct answer.
The reasoning is that if a lead-acid battery is allowed to remain in a discharged condition for a long period of time, the active material on the plates will convert to lead sulfate. This lead sulfate build-up can make it difficult for the battery to accept a full charge, as the chemical reactions required for charging become inhibited.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) The separators may harden over time but this is not the primary issue with a discharged battery, B) The concentrated sulfuric acid attacking the plates is not the main problem, and C) The electrolyte changing to lead sulfate is actually the root cause of the battery's inability to accept a full charge.
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