Fuel Cells (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What must fuel cells be continuously supplied with to produce electricity?
What must fuel cells be continuously supplied with to produce electricity?
Fuel and oxidising agent
How do fuel cells differ from traditional batteries?
How do fuel cells differ from traditional batteries?
Fuel cells require external fuel supply
What is the overall chemical reaction in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell?
What is the overall chemical reaction in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell?
What happens to hydrogen at the anode?
What happens to hydrogen at the anode?
It is oxidised, losing electrons
What is the anode reaction in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell?
What is the anode reaction in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell?
Where do electrons flow in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell?
Where do electrons flow in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell?
From anode to cathode via external circuit
What is the only by-product of a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell?
What is the only by-product of a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell?
Water
How do ions move in a fuel cell?
How do ions move in a fuel cell?
Through the electrolyte within the cell
What is a major challenge with hydrogen storage?
What is a major challenge with hydrogen storage?
Hydrogen is highly flammable
What is a challenge for hydrogen fuel cell infrastructure?
What is a challenge for hydrogen fuel cell infrastructure?
It is expensive and complex
Where have hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells been successfully used?
Where have hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells been successfully used?
Space Shuttle and International Space Station
What happens at the cathode in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell?
What happens at the cathode in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell?
Oxygen gains electrons to form water