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Electrochemical cells AQA A Level chemistry

Which fuel cell equations do we need to memorise please?
e.g ethanol and oxygen
Reply 1
i thought it was just the equations for hydrogen fuel cell and the rechargeable battery with lithium and cobalt? if u look at the spec it says:

The simplified electrode reactions in a lithium cell:

Positive electrode: Li+ + CoO2 + e– Li+[CoO2]

Negative electrode: Li Li+ + e–

Cells can be non-rechargeable (irreversible), rechargeable or fuel cells.

Fuel cells are used to generate an electric current and do not need to be electrically recharged.

The electrode reactions in an alkaline hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell.
(edited 11 months ago)
Reply 2
Original post by anon25x
Which fuel cell equations do we need to memorise please?
e.g ethanol and oxygen


I'm pretty sure it's the hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell we need to memorise. The alkaline and acidic conditions. But also what the other dude tweeted too
(edited 11 months ago)

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