Practice question

Why is it important to use distilled water rather than tap water when topping up a battery's cells?

Tap water contains minerals that damage the battery plates and shorten battery life
Distilled water increases the battery voltage by 2 volts
Tap water is highly flammable when mixed with lead
Distilled water keeps the electrolyte from boiling under any condition

Answer: A — Tap water contains minerals that damage the battery plates and shorten battery life

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