Answer to Question #172201 in General Chemistry for Dds

Question

Can storing batteries in cold place, like refrigerator or freezer

help prolong life?

Answer 1

Myth: Storing batteries in the refrigerator prolongs their life. Fact: It's partially true, but you're better off not doing it. ... But even when they're not plugged in, those electrons can sneak invisibly out of the battery, draining their capacity through a process called self-discharge.