Multiple choice

Which of these is not a rechargeable battery?

  1. Nickel-cadmium

  2. Alkaline

  3. Lithium ion

  4. Nickel metal hydride

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Alkaline batteries are primary cells, meaning they are designed to be used once and then discarded. Nickel-cadmium, Lithium-ion, and Nickel metal hydride are all secondary (rechargeable) battery chemistries.