GCSE Chemistry - Fuel Cells - Structure | How they Work | Half Equations | Pros & Cons

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*** WHAT'S COVERED ***
1. The function of a fuel cell as an electrochemical cell.
* Converting chemical energy from a fuel and oxygen into electrical energy.
* An introduction to the common hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell.
2. The structure of a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell.
* The roles of the negative anode and positive cathode.
* The function of the electrolyte and porous carbon electrodes.
3. The chemical reactions that generate electricity.
* The oxidation of hydrogen at the anode.
* The reduction of oxygen at the cathode.
* The half equations and the overall reaction equation for the process.
4. The advantages and disadvantages of using hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells.
* Pros including efficiency, lack of pollutants, and longevity.
* Cons including the challenges of storing hydrogen fuel.

*** EXAM BOARD SPECIFIC INFO ***
AQA - Separate/triple science only
IGCSE Edexcel - Not in your course
Edexcel - Separate/triple science only
OCR 21st Century - Separate/triple science only
OCR Gateway - Separate/triple science only

*** CHAPTERS ***
0:00 What are Fuel Cells?
1:03 Fuel Cell Structure
2:59 How Fuel Cells Work
4:27 The Half Equations
5:57 Pros and Cons of Fuel Cells

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