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What is an anode?
a positive terminal
What is a cathode?
a negative terminal
What is the chemical bond that would be associated with the electrolyte in a lead acid battery ?
H2SO4
How many volts should each cell have stored in a battery?
1.2 volts
According to the book once a battery is filled, do you add more electrolytes.
Never
The term deep cycling in the context of a battery means?
complete discharge followed by a full recharge
What is the max recommended charging voltage for a 12 volts gel cell battery?
14.1 volts
If two 12 volt batteries are connected in parallel, the resulting voltage would be?
12 volts
When the term gassing is applied to battery performance, which gases are being referred to?
both oxygen and hydrogen
What is the recommended max charging rate for a heavy duty 12 volts battery?
60 amps
When observing the sight glass in the integral hydrometer in a maintenance free battery , what should be done if it appears clear or light color?
replace the battery
Why should frequent carbon pile load testing of batteries be avoided?
it deep cycles the battery, reducing service life
What data must be entered into a digital battery tester before testing?
battery capacity
A battery can be tested with a multimeter and the starter of the car being tested?
True or False
True
You can have the positive and negative plates in a battery touching.
True or False
False
The term deep cycling in the context of a battery means?
complete discharge followed by a full recharge
What term best describes a recombinant battery?
gel cell
What chemical term would be associated with the negative plate of a fully charged battery?
PB
What is the recommended procedure when cranking a vehicle that is hard to start?
crank for 30 seconds, wait 2 minutes and try again
Specific gravity of water is?
1.00
What would result when two batteries are connected in series?
voltage doubles
The specific gravity of the electrolyte in a fully charged battery is?
1.265
When jump starting a truck, what should the negative jumper cable be attached to on the running vehicle?
battery negative terminal
What must be done when using a portable generator to blast charge discharged batteries on a vehicle?
switch off all chassis electrical system loads
Which terms describes the amount of time that a vehicle can be operated with its headlights on before the battery voltage drops to 10.5v?
reserve capacity