a cell that contains liquid electrolytes is called
When an electrochemical cell uses a liquid as an electrolyte, it is called a wet cell. If the electrochemical cell uses a paste as an electrolyte, it is called a dry cell. A automobile battery is an example of a battery of wet cells.A flashlight battery is an example of a battery of dry cells.he electrolyte in the paste of most dry cells is potassium hydroxide. Since potassium hydroxide is a base (an alkaline substance), such cells are known as alkaline batteries. However, acids can also be used as electrolytes for dry cells. In the dry cell, the zinc gives up electrons which enter the paste electrolyte.