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17.5 Exercise 5

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Automobile batteries are often rated with regard to “cold-cranking amps,” a measure of the ability of the battery to perform in low-temperature weather. Suggest a reason to explain why a battery’s ability to deliver current is diminished at low temperatures. (Hint: Consider the kinetics of chemical reactions.)

OpenStax Chemistry 2e, 17.5 Batteries and Fuel Cells, exercise 5

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