Which of the following is an example of a primary cell?

Which of the following is an example of a primary cell?

  1. Daniel cell ✓
  2. Lead-acid battery
  3. Lithium-ion battery
  4. Fuel cell

Explanation

A Daniel cell is a primary cell. It cannot be recharged after use. Once the chemicals inside run out, the cell stops working.

Lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries are secondary cells. They can be recharged. Fuel cells are different because they need constant fuel supply.

Remember: Primary cells are single-use. Secondary cells can be charged many times.