Fuel Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when the fuel enters the cell
A
It becomes oxidised and sets up a potential difference within the cell
2
Q
What are conventional fuels
A
Petrol and last forever and fuel cells don’t produce as many pollutants and the only products are water and heat
3
Q
What is often the solution of the electrolyte
A
Potassium hydroxide and the electrons are often porous carbon with a catalyst
4
Q
What happens in hydrogen oxygen fuel cells involving a redox reaction
A
Hydrogen goes into the anode and oxygen goes into the cathode
