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What is the liquid in a car battery?

Electrolyte (mixture of sulfuric acid and water)

A car battery contains a liquid called an electrolyte. It is a mixture of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and water. Sulfuric acid is a strong acid and is very corrosive. The electrolyte allows the chemical reactions inside the battery to take place and makes it functional.