IB Chemistry HL 3.2.7 Secondary Rechargeable Cells Topic Practice

Question 1

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As well as being burnt, methanol can also be used to provide electricity through a fuel cell. A schematic diagram of such a fuel cell, that depends on the transfer of hydrogen ions between the electrodes, is shown below.

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Even though fuel cells, primary cells and rechargeable cells have similar fundamental characteristics, there are important differences between them.

Outline the difference between primary and rechargeable cells.

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