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    Fuel cells work by using an electrical current to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen gases. The hydrogen then bonds to the anode plate while the oxygen bonds to the cathode plate, storing the energy chemically in the gases. Connecting a motor between the plates provides a path for electrons to flow back to the cathode, releasing the stored energy as mechanical torque to power the motor. Fuel cells have advantages over other energy sources such as being efficient and producing no harmful emissions, but also have limitations such as high costs.

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    Fuel cells work by using an electrical current to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen gases. The hydrogen then bonds to the anode plate while the oxygen bonds to the cathode plate, storing the energy chemically in the gases. Connecting a motor between the plates provides a path for electrons to flow back to the cathode, releasing the stored energy as mechanical torque to power the motor. Fuel cells have advantages over other energy sources such as being efficient and producing no harmful emissions, but also have limitations such as high costs.

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    Fuel Cell Theory Explained

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    Fuel cells work by using an electrical current to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen gases. The hydrogen then bonds to the anode plate while the oxygen bonds to the cathode plate, storing the energy chemically in the gases. Connecting a motor between the plates provides a path for electrons to flow back to the cathode, releasing the stored energy as mechanical torque to power the motor. Fuel cells have advantages over other energy sources such as being efficient and producing no harmful emissions, but also have limitations such as high costs.

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    Fuel Cell Theory Explained

    What You Should Know How a fuel cell works Chemical equation Hydrogen to oxygen ratio Compare to other energy sources Advantages and limitations Vocabulary Electrolysis: injection of electric current into a liquid or gas deliberately initiate chemical reactions. PEM: proton exchange membrane Anode: positive plate, attracts anions (electrons) Cathode: negative plate, attracts cations (protons) Bonding and Splitting of H2O Unbalanced chemical equation: H2O H2 + O2 Balanced chemical equation: 2H2O 2H2 + O2

    Equal number of hydrogens and oxygens on either side of the equation

    4 electrons are taken for every 2 water molecules split. Bonds form between atoms when a lower energy state can be achieved. Energy is released to form a lower energy state.

    Fuel Cell Explained An electrical potential is applied to the metal plates of the fuel cell to begin splitting water molecules. Electrons are stripped from the H2O molecules on the cathode side and are pumped to the anode plate. This leaves a positive charge on the cathode and creates a negative charge on the anode. Protons (hydrogen) are attracted to the negative charge and repelled by the positive charge forcing them to diffuse through the PEM to the anode. Lower energy hydrogen bonds are formed on the anode side and oxygen bonds are formed on the cathode side. Energy is now stored in a gas form and can be released in the reverse process. A motor connected between the anode and cathode will provide a path for the electrons to return to the cathode, energy will be released in the form of mechanical torque from the motor.

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