Chemistry GCSE
Battery
What Battery means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Consists of two or more cells connected together in series to provide a greater voltage.
Consists of two or more cells connected together in series, giving a larger voltage.
Topics that use Battery
- Cells and batteries (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Cell
- Electrochemical cells
- External current
- Oxidation
- Reactivity series
- Rechargeable cells
- Recharging
- Reduction
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