Which of the following is a characteristic of a primary cell?

The correct option is 1

Concept:

Primary cell:

• A primary cell or battery is one that cannot easily be recharged after one use and is discarded following discharge.
• Most primary cells utilize electrolytes that are contained within absorbent material or a separator (i.e. no free or liquid electrolyte) and are thus termed dry cells.
• Two examples of primary cells are Daniel's cell, and. Leclanche cell.
• The cell is not used to store electrical energy in the form of chemical energy.

Explanation:

• A primary cell is a cell that is designed to be used once and discarded, not recharged with electricity, and reused like a secondary cell.
• In general, the electrochemical reaction occurring in the cell is not reversible, so these cells cannot be recharged.​

Additional InformationSecondary cell:

• A secondary cell is a type of cell that can be electrically recharged by passing current in the opposite direction of the circuit.
• One of the best examples of secondary cells is an alkaline battery.
• Energy in an alkaline battery is obtained from the interaction of zinc metal and manganese dioxide.
• These batteries live longer and have a greater energy density. 
• It converts electrical energy into chemical energy when current is passed in it (i.e. during charging), while it converts chemical energy into electrical energy when current is drawn from it (i.e., during discharging).