The Terminal Potential Difference of a Battery Is Less Than

question 17

Multiple Choice

The terminal potential difference of a battery is less than its emf:

• A)under all conditions
• B)only when the battery is being charged
• C)only when the battery is being discharged
• D)only when there is no current in the battery
• E)under no conditions

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Definitions:

Clathrin

A protein that plays a critical role in the formation of coated vesicles, involved in the transport of molecules within cells.

Amphipathic

Refers to molecules having both hydrophobic (water-repelling) and hydrophilic (water-attracting) parts, enabling interactions with both water and lipids.

Cholesterol

A type of lipid found in the blood that is essential for building cells but can lead to heart disease if levels are too high.

Hydroxyl Group

The hydroxyl group consists of an oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom (-OH), commonly found in alcohols and responsible for their polar properties.