Chapter 6 - Fuel Cells as a Source of Energy

Question 1

fuel cells

Answer 1

use continuous supply of reactants and provide constant production of electricity.
galvanic.
chemical energy directly into electrical energy

Question 2

electrode functions in fuel cell

Answer 2

conductive, porous, catalytic reaction

Question 3

advantages of fuel cell

Answer 3

chemical energy directly to electrical, more efficient.
don’t need charge or replace.
waste heat used for other purposes

Question 4

disadvantages of fuel cell

Answer 4

constant fuel supply, expensive.
energy losses and greenhouse gas with hydrogen.
issues with storage and safety