Question is ⇒ What happens during the discharging of Edison cell ?, Options are ⇒ (A) Relative density of electrolyte decreases, (B) The emf does not change, (C) The emf decreases, (D) Relative density increases, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ What happens during the discharging of Edison cell ?, Options are ⇒ (A) Relative density of electrolyte decreases, (B) The emf does not change, (C) The emf decreases, (D) Relative density increases, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	What happens during the discharging of Edison cell ?
A.	Relative density of electrolyte decreases [Wrong Answer]
B.	The emf does not change [Wrong Answer]
C.	The emf decreases [Correct Answer]
D.	Relative density increases [Wrong Answer]
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