Electrolyte used in an Edison cell is___________?
Correct answer: B. KOH
- A. NaOH
- B. KOH
- C. HC1
- D. HN03
Explanation
The Edison cell uses potassium hydroxide, KOH, as its alkaline electrolyte. Sulfuric acid is the electrolyte of a lead-acid cell, not an Edison cell.
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