Question

Assertion: As a lead storage battery gets discharged, density of electrolyte, present in it, decreases.
Reason: Lead and lead dioxide both react with sulphuric acid to form lead sulphate.

• A. If both Assertion: and Reason: are true and the Reason: is the correct explanation of the Assertion
• B. If both Assertion: and Reason: are true but the Reason: is not the correct explanation of the Assertion
• C. If Assertion: is true but Reason: is false
• D. If both Assertion: and Reason: are false

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Sulphate is consumed from electrolyte due to formation of lead sulphate, thus, density decreases.