What type of a chemical reaction generates the electrical energy produced by a battery

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Chemistry

Kody

29 March, 17:29

What type of a chemical reaction generates the electrical energy produced by a battery

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The type of chemical reaction is an oxidation-reduction reaction, also known as redox reaction. Batteries use this chemical reaction to do work on charge and produce voltage. The important part is called an electrochemical cell where the reaction occurs.