Eli5: why do some batteries get all puffed up and why is it bad?
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if a battery is overheated, or overcharged, defective, or even just old, gases can build up and cause the battery to puff up. its dangerous because there’s hazardous materials in there, and they can explode
All batteries work on the principle of having a charged particle (**ions**) moving from one end (**electrode**) to another through a substance called an electrolyte.
In rechargable lithium ion batteries, if the battery gets too hot, this electrolyte can turn into a gas causing the puffing.
It’s bad because it’s a sign the battery isn’t being used correctly (overheating) and the deformed battery can damage the components.
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