This sheet provides a concise
explanation of what hydrogen fuel cell are and how they can
be used as an energy source. It also outlines the chemical
reaction, half reactions and energy transformations that
occur in a hydrogen fuel cell as hydrogen gas combines with
oxygen to form water and release energy.
Educational Value
Statement
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Describes and illustrates
hydrogen fuel cells.
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Describes the applications
and uses of hydrogen fuel cells as energy
sources.
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Explains the half reactions
that occur at the anodes and cathodes within the hydrogen
fuel cell.
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Can be downloaded as a PDF
File.
Key Learning Objectives
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Students explain how a
hydrogen fuel cell works.
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Students can understand
that there are different types of fuel cells and they have
different applications.
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Students identify the half
reactions that occur at the anodes and cathodes within a
hydrogen fuel cell.
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Students can understand how
hydrogen fuel cells can be used as an energy source.
Strands
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Science Understanding:
Chemical sciences