A battery is a standard example of an electrochemical cell. Which part of a battery is being reduced when a battery is used?

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In a standard battery, a chemical reaction results in the production of electrons (current) that powers whatever device the battery is hooked up to. The negative end of a battery produces electrons and the positive end receives them. The positive end is thus gaining electrons and is being reduced.

A Battery Is a Standard Example of an Electrochemical Cell