Tip - What Is the Difference Between Alkaline & Non-Alkaline Batteries? | eHow

Non-rechargeable, dry cell batteries are categorized in several ways: by letter designations, by voltages and by applications. However, a chemical classification that differentiates dry cell batteries is whether a battery is alkaline or non-alkaline, or, more accurately, whether its electrolyte is a base or an acid. This distinction differentiates...