In a fuel cell, what is the cathode reaction?
Cathode: O₂ + 4H⁺ + 4e⁻ → 2H₂O .
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 2: Electrochemistry > Topic: Variation of Conductivity with Concentration and Measurement
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In a fuel cell with H₂ and O₂, what is the cathode reaction?
Cathode: O₂(g) + 2H₂O(l) + 4e⁻ → 4OH⁻(aq) .
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 2: Electrochemistry > Topic: Batteries - Primary Secondary and Fuel Cells
In a fuel cell with H₂ and O₂, what is the cathode reaction?
Cathode: O₂(g) + 2H₂O(l) + 4e⁻ → 4OH⁻(aq) .
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 2: Electrochemistry > Topic: Batteries - Primary Secondary and Fuel Cells
In a fuel cell using H₂ and O₂, what is the anode reaction?
Anode: H₂ + 2OH⁻ → 2H₂O + 2e⁻ in basic medium.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 2: Electrochemistry > Topic: Batteries - Primary Secondary and Fuel Cells
In a fuel cell using H₂ and O₂, what is the anode reaction?
Anode: H₂ + 2OH⁻ → 2H₂O + 2e⁻ in basic medium.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 2: Electrochemistry > Topic: Batteries - Primary Secondary and Fuel Cells
In a fuel cell, what is the electrolyte commonly used?
Fuel cells often use KOH as the electrolyte in alkaline conditions.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 2: Electrochemistry > Topic: Batteries - Primary Secondary and Fuel Cells