Question

What type of battery cell is characterized by having two metals, zinc and copper, sitting in dilute sulfuric acid that touches both metals?

electric cell

lead-acid cell

wet cell

voltaic cell

Answer 1

The type of battery cell characterized by having two metals, zinc and copper, sitting in dilute sulfuric acid that touches both metals is called a **voltaic cell** (also known as a galvanic cell). This type of cell converts chemical energy into electrical energy through spontaneous redox reactions. The dilute sulfuric acid acts as the electrolyte in the cell. While "wet cell" is also a correct term for such a setup, the most specific term for the principle involved is "voltaic cell."