Explore the history and mechanics of fuel cells, from its demonstration in the XVIII century to William Grove's invention in 1839. Learn how electric current can be produced from an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen over a platinum catalyst.

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What is the main function of a fuel cell?

Converting hydrogen and oxygen into electricity

Who is generally credited with inventing the fuel cell?

William Grove

What does the term 'fuel cell' refer to?

The electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen

What is the oxidation step in a PEM Fuel Cell?

<p>The separation of electrons from protons at the anode</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final product of the electrochemical reaction in a fuel cell?

<p>Water and heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Fuel Cell Basics

The main function of a fuel cell is to convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
Sir William Robert Grove is generally credited with inventing the fuel cell in 1839.
The term 'fuel cell' refers to an electrochemical device that converts the chemical energy of a fuel into electrical energy.

PEM Fuel Cell

The oxidation step in a PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) Fuel Cell involves the reaction of hydrogen with oxygen at the anode, resulting in the formation of protons and electrons.