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The process is essentially the reverse of the electrolytic method of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen. In the fuel cell, the cathode terminal is positively charged and the anode terminal is negatively charged. These electrodes are separated by a membrane. Hydrogen gas is converted into electrons and protons (positive hydrogen ions) at the anode. The protons pass through the membrane to the cathode, leaving behind negatively charged electrons. This creates a flow of direct current electricity between the terminals when connected with an external circuit. This current can power an electric motor placed in this circuit. The hydrogen ions, electrons, and oxygen combine at the cathode to form water, the only byproduct of the process.
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How do you produce hydrogen in lab?
when metal reacts with an acid, or when electricity is used to separate water into hydrogen and water.
How do you make hydrochloric acid in alchemy classic?
Hydrochloric Acid = HCL + Water HCL = Hydrogen + Chlorine Hydrogen = Electricity + water Chlorine = Electricity + Fire + salt
Why is sulphuric acid used in electrolysis of water?
Water breaks down to form hydrogen and oxygen when electricity is passed through it. Water is a bad conductor of electricity, so it is mixed with sulphuric acid or caustic soda to make it a good conductor of electricity.
What are the two gases used to produce electricity in fuel cells?
The two gases used to produce electricity in fuel cells are hydrogen (H2) as the fuel and oxygen (O2) as the oxidant. In a fuel cell, hydrogen is fed to the anode (negative electrode) and oxygen is supplied to the cathode (positive electrode), where they react to produce water, heat, and electricity through an electrochemical process called the oxidation-reduction reaction.
How is hydrogen used in biology?
because hydrogen and oxygen togother make water..... water is used in biology
What uses hydrogen and oxygen to make electricity?
A fuel cells uses hydrogen and oxygen to make electricity, and produces water as a byproduct.
What reaction does this cause 2h2 o2 2h2o?
2 Lots of H2 (Hydrogen Gas) + 1 lot of O2 produces 2 lots of Water (H2O) and a tiny spark of electricity (see 'How is hydrogen used to make electricity?').
Were do you get hydrogen from?
Hydrogen is generally produced by electrolysis of water, where electricity is used to split it into its component atoms: Hydrogen and oxygen
How do you produce hydrogen in lab?
when metal reacts with an acid, or when electricity is used to separate water into hydrogen and water.
How do you make oxygen in alchemy game?
Electricity water 2 hydrogen
How do you make hydrochloric acid in alchemy classic?
Hydrochloric Acid = HCL + Water HCL = Hydrogen + Chlorine Hydrogen = Electricity + water Chlorine = Electricity + Fire + salt
What two gasses are formed when electricity is used to split water?
hydrogen and oxygen.
Why is sulphuric acid used in electrolysis of water?
Water breaks down to form hydrogen and oxygen when electricity is passed through it. Water is a bad conductor of electricity, so it is mixed with sulphuric acid or caustic soda to make it a good conductor of electricity.
How is nuclear energy delivered to you explain?
as electricity. If hydrogen fuel cell cars make it may be delivered at your filling station as liquid hydrogen.
Can fire be turned into electricity?
Not directly, but fire can be used to help make electricity, for example fire can be used to boil water and make steam, steam can be used to power generators which in turn make electricity.
Will a hydrogen bond conduct electricity?
Hydrogen bonds do not conduct electricity very well. Hope this helps! :)
What reaction is this an example of 2 H2 O2 ----- 2 H2O?
2 Lots of H2 (Hydrogen Gas) + 1 lot of O2 produces 2 lots of Water (H2O) and a tiny spark of electricity (see 'How is hydrogen used to make electricity?').
