What is the general form of a common automobile battery? How many electrodes does a car battery use? Does it use an acidic aqueous electrolyte solution? Is the battery rechargeable? Is the battery voltaic or electrolytic when discharging? Is the battery voltaic or electrolytic when charging?

The general form of a common automobile battery is a rectangular plastic case with two terminals for connection. Inside the case, there are typically six individual cells, each with its own set of positive and negative electrodes. Therefore, a car battery generally uses six electrodes in total.

Yes, a common car battery does use an acidic aqueous electrolyte solution. The electrolyte typically consists of sulfuric acid diluted with water.

Car batteries are rechargeable, meaning they can be charged and discharged multiple times. They are specifically designed to provide power for starting the car's engine and to supply electrical energy for other vehicle accessories when the engine is not running.

When discharging, a car battery operates in a voltaic manner. This means that chemical reactions within the battery produce an electric current flow from the battery's negative terminal to its positive terminal, creating a voltage that powers the car's electrical system.

When charging, a car battery operates in an electrolytic manner. In this process, an external electrical source, such as an alternator, provides a higher voltage than the battery's own voltage. This causes a reverse current flow, known as electrolysis, which reverses the chemical reactions and restores the battery's charge.