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Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry

4.2Hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells

Hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells in Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 4.2.1State that a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell produces electricity from hydrogen and oxygen and that water is its only chemical product.
  2. 4.2.2Supplement: describe the advantages and disadvantages of hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells compared with petrol (gasoline) engines for powering vehicles.

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Hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells: sample question

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True or false: in a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell, the hydrogen burns with a flame to release its energy.

Is the statement true or false?

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