In a fuel cell, water molecules split to release hydrogen ions

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	True
B	False
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Water can be broken down into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas by a process called electrolysis. Hydrogen gas is a great fuel!

Detailed explanation-2: -A fuel cell is composed of an anode, cathode, and an electrolyte membrane. A typical fuel cell works by passing hydrogen through the anode of a fuel cell and oxygen through the cathode. At the anode site, a catalyst splits the hydrogen molecules into electrons and protons.

Detailed explanation-3: -Splitting of H2O molecules into hydrogen ions and oxygen in the presence of light and grana is photolysis. The photolysis reaction is carried out by the photosystem II which is present in the membrane of thylakoids. A photosystem is made up of chlorophyll molecules and some other proteins.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct option is A The noise level is very high. Following are the advantages/benfits of fuel cell : High Efficiency-fuel cells can attain over 70% energy efficiency.

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