5 Questions
What is the primary function of a fuel cell?
To convert chemical reactions into electrical energy with high efficiency
What is the example of an electrochemical generator of a fuel cell mentioned in the text?
The Hydrogen-Oxygen fuel cell
What are the reactions taking place at the anode and cathode in the Hydrogen-Oxygen fuel cell?
2𝐻2 → 4𝐻 + + 4𝑒, 𝑂2 + 4𝐻 + + 4𝑒 → 2𝐻2 𝑂
How are reactants supplied to electrodes in electricity storage systems?
Placed on the electrodes and not fed from outside the cell
What is used as an electrolyte in the Hydrogen-Oxygen fuel cell?
Cation-exchange membrane
Learn about the efficient production of electrical energy through electrochemical processes in this lecture by Dr. Haeam Abdelkader from the Chemistry department. Understand how primary cells can achieve 100% efficiency in converting chemical reactions into electrical energy.
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