Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt, Leslie A. Hewitt, John A Suchocki
Publisher: Addison Wesley
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Chapter 21, Problem 14RQ
What is the prime difference between a battery and a fuel cell?
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
The prime difference between a battery and a fuel cell.
Answer to Problem 14RQ
The prime difference between a battery and a fuel cell is that the fuel cells do not expire as long as fuel is provided.
Explanation of Solution
The relationship between chemical change and electrical energy is studied in electrochemistry.
The battery uses the chemical change (redox reactions) to produce the electricity. The fuel cells use the chemical energy of the fuel to produce electricity.
The batteries expire after some time when the reactants are consumed. The fuel cells do not expire until the fuel is provided to the cell.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the prime difference between a battery and a fuel cell is that the fuel cells do not expire as long as fuel is provided.
Chapter 21 Solutions
Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
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