Electrochemistry

Higher efficiency due to direct energy conversion

They offer a continuous source of energy

60-70%

<p>They do not cause pollution problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can be used only once and then become dead</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>C0.0591 log⁡(R.H.S)/nC₁(L)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is the site of oxidation reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are lighter and more compact than conventional energy sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To achieve maximum efficiency in the fuel cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The combustion of hydrogen and oxygen to form water</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher efficiency and reduced emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was the first space mission to use fuel cells for electric power</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1.23 V</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>κ</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>S/m</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>κ = 1/ρ</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conducting power of all the ions produced by dissolving one mole of an electrolyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By measuring its resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conductance is inversely proportional to resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strong electrolyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>S cm^2 mol^-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Λ = κ × 1000/M</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>S cm^2 eq^-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Λe = κ × 1000/C</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Type of electrolyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The resistance of a conductor of 1 cm length and having an area of cross-section equal to 1 cm2</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ohm metre (Ω m)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conductance is inversely proportional to resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Siemens (S)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It occurs with decomposition of the substance</p> Signup and view all the answers