How long does it take to charge a completely dead car battery before it can be used?
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It takes 20 to 24 hours to charge a completely dead car battery before it can be used. A car battery, also known as a storage battery, is a type of battery that works by converting chemical energy into electrical energy. Typically, the term 'car battery' refers to a lead-acid battery, which is mainly composed of lead and its oxides, with a sulfuric acid solution as the electrolyte. The plates of a standard lead-acid battery are made of lead and lead oxides, and the electrolyte is an aqueous solution of sulfuric acid, with the main advantage being stable voltage. Dry-charged batteries are characterized by their negative plates having a high capacity for storing electricity. Maintenance-free batteries, due to their structural advantages, consume very little electrolyte and generally do not require the addition of distilled water during their lifespan. They also feature resistance to vibration, high temperatures, compact size, and low self-discharge.