Multiple choice Which of these is not a rechargeable battery? Nickel-cadmium Alkaline Lithium ion 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.