TIL charged alkaline batteries don't bounce but dead ones do
Amazing Way to Test Batteries!
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Here is a simple and amazing way to test any alkaline battery without tools! Works in seconds! Try it!Looks like bajarider1000 did this before me so thanks f...
As an alkaline battery is discharged, the anode undergoes oxidation from Zn to ZnO.
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