8. A catalyst is used in a fuel cell to do what? a. Lower the activation energy of the reaction by adsorping hydrogen gas and splitting it into ions. b. Speed up the reaction to get more energy out. C. Slow down the reaction to make it safer. d. Increase the activation energy to be able to extract more energy from the hydrogen.

8. A catalyst is used in a fuel cell to do what? a. Lower the activation energy of the reaction by adsorping hydrogen gas and splitting it into ions. b. Speed up the reaction to get more energy out. C. Slow down the reaction to make it safer. d. Increase the activation energy to be able to extract more energy from the hydrogen.

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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