All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:
A) as a battery oxidizes, its plates shed, or slough, material.
B) negative plates shed more material than positive plates.
C) most battery cases are constructed of lightweight polypropylene plastic with a one-piece cover.
D) sloughed off plate material collects in the bottom of the case between the raised cell supports in an area called the sediment chamber.

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Negative plates actually shed less material than positive plates in a battery. Positive plates are more prone to shedding due to their chemical composition and the reactions they undergo during the battery's charge and discharge cycles.

All of the Following Statements Are True EXCEPT