Unlike dry cell, the mercury cell has a constant cell potential t… - Vidyadip

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Unlike dry cell, the mercury cell has a constant cell potential throughout its useful life. Why?

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Answer

Electrolyte is not consumed in the cell process of mercury cell hence it will deliver the current at constant potential throughout its life.

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