Multiple choice The hydrogen-absorbing alloy is used by alkaline battery nickel-cadmium battery lithium-ion battery nickel-metal hydride cell Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation A nickel-metal hydride cell is a type of rechargeable battery similar to the nickel-cadmium cell. The NiMH battery uses a hydrogen-absorbing alloy for the negative electrode instead of cadmium.