Rechargeable battery including a resistance member

A rechargeable battery comprising:

• an electrode assembly comprising a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first and second electrodes;
• a case accommodating the electrode assembly;
• a cap plate covering an opening of the case;
• a first electrode terminal arranged on the cap plate, electrically connected to the cap plate, and connected to the first electrode;
• and
• a second electrode terminal arranged on the cap plate, insulated from the cap plate, and connected to the second electrode,
• wherein the first electrode terminal comprises:
• a terminal plate connected to the first electrode and exposed to an outside of the cap plate;
• and
• a top plate electrically connecting the terminal plate and the cap plate, and having an electrical resistance greater than an electrical resistance of the terminal plate, and
• wherein the cap plate comprises:
• a main body portion corresponding to the opening of the case;
• a contact portion facing the first electrode terminal and surrounded by a through hole formed in the main body portion, the contact portion being in contact with the top plate;
• and
• a connecting portion connecting the contact portion and the main body portion.