2025 · Science & TechnologyPrevious Year Question
Q3.
In the context of electric vehicle batteries, consider the following elements: I. Cobalt II. Graphite III. Lithium IV. Nickel How many of the above usually make up battery cathodes?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. Only three
D. All the four
Answer

C

Explanation

lithium-ion battery typically has: a cathode (positive an anode (negative electrode) and Cobalt: It is commonly used in cathodes of batteries Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LCO), NMC (Nickel Cobalt), and NCA (Nickel Cobalt Aluminum). improves energy density and battery life. Thus I is correct. Graphite: It is used in the anodes, not the cathode. it’s the most common anode material in batteries. This option II is not correct. Lithiu: It is present in both cathodes and electrolyte. the cathode, it forms compounds like LiCoO₂, LiNiMnCoO₂, etc. Thus option III is correct. Nickel: Nickel is used in cathodes like NMC and NCA. energy density and storage capacity. Thus IV is correct. option (c) is the correct answer.