Is it necessary to replace the car battery if there is white powder on it?
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No. The white powder on the car battery is formed due to the corrosion of the terminals, clamps, and fixing brackets caused by splashed sulfuric acid solution on the battery, which undergoes an oxidation reaction. Below is some relevant information about car batteries: 1. Introduction: A car battery, also known as a storage battery, is a type of battery that works by converting chemical energy into electrical energy. The battery commonly referred to is a lead-acid battery, which is mainly made of lead and its oxides, with sulfuric acid solution as the electrolyte. 2. Classification: Ordinary batteries, dry-charged batteries, and maintenance-free batteries.