Question
A scientist is using a lithium ion battery to power her laptop. Which statement about the battery is correct?
Electrons are lost to the environment when the battery is used.
Electrons are lost to the environment when the battery is used.
A new substance is formed as the battery is used.
A new substance is formed as the battery is used.
The mass of the battery increases when it is recharged.
The mass of the battery increases when it is recharged.
Lithium atoms are created as the battery recharges.
Electrons are lost to the environment when the battery is used.
Electrons are lost to the environment when the battery is used.
A new substance is formed as the battery is used.
A new substance is formed as the battery is used.
The mass of the battery increases when it is recharged.
The mass of the battery increases when it is recharged.
Lithium atoms are created as the battery recharges.
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The statement "A new substance is formed as the battery is used" is correct. During the discharge process in a lithium-ion battery, lithium ions move from the anode to the cathode, which involves chemical reactions and the formation of new substances. The other statements are not correct.
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