eli5: Why do batteries goes bad?

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I am think cellphone battery and watches.

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Batteries rely on chemical reactions to separate the charges and then release them in a controlled way when used. Aging batteries slowly lose charge because stray charges dissipate spontaneously and equalize the charges eventually.

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