2006-11-25 13:50:01 · 4 answers · asked by Steven I 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Heat speeds up the chemical reaction within the battery. This delivers lots of electrons from the positive terminal to the negative terminal. To the extent that these electrons are lost to the environment (i.e., if there are any conductors that can carry the electrons away from the negative terminal), the battery is being discharged, and a portion of its chemical energy has been wasted.
That's why many people store batteries in the refrigerator or freezer. Being cold slows down the chemical reaction, so there is less tendency for the battery to discharge. The battery won't provide much electrical power if you try to USE it while it is cold, but cold is a good way to store it and preserve its chemical energy for a future time when you warm it up and use it.
2006-11-25 14:56:45 · answer #1 · answered by actuator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Batteries generate electrical current via a chemical reaction. This reaction is affected by extreme heat or cold. Both cause a battery to "lose it's charge" Check out the source link for way more info :-)
2006-11-25 14:00:04 · answer #2 · answered by SHAWN G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-11 05:51:12 · answer #3 · answered by Abigail 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-25 13:54:31 · answer #4 · answered by Lostjackkatesawyerboonecharlie2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋