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• A battery is a contained electric energy source. It has a metal casing, two types of metals and a chemical solution inside capable of transferring electrons and thus producing a current.

• Fast Facts

  1. Common uses: Powering electronic devices
  2. Made from: Casing, metals and an acid
  3. Price range: $2-$950
  4. 1st modern battery: Voltaic Pile
  5. Inventor: Alessandro Volta
  6. Invented: 1800
  7. Disposable: Alkaline, mercury, zinc-carbon
  8. Rechargeable: Lead, nickel, lithium ion
  9. Sales: $48 billion annually
  10. Top Selling Brand: Duracell

• Care

  Keep batteries in a cool dry place. Protect them from exposure to heat. Batteries should be contained and organized so that the don't contact with something that may drain them of power.

  Never recharge a disposable battery, it may overheat and explode.

• Buying Guide

  Batteries come in two varieties disposable and rechargeable. Disposable batteries are much cheaper and easier to find in stores. Over time they are more expensive because they can not be reused. Disposable batteries are also less environmentally friendly.

  Using rechargeable batteries will save more money over time. They are also a greener alternative as less batteries end up in landfills. They do cost more than regular batteries and they also require a charger which adds to the cost.

• Top Brands

  • Duracell
  • Energizer
  • Eveready
  • Samsung
  • Maxell
  • Sony
  • Canon

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