IB Chemistry HL 3.2.7 Secondary (rechargeable) cells Question Bank
Practise IB Chemistry HL 3.2.7 by applying secondary (rechargeable) cells to exam-style questions.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Chemistry HL
- Level
- HL
Practise IB Chemistry HL 3.2.7 by applying secondary (rechargeable) cells to exam-style questions.
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.

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.
primary cells involve irreversible reactions AND rechargeable cells involve reversible reactions
Marking guidance:
Accept "primary cells have a limited life before going 'flat' AND rechargeable cells can be recharged when 'flat'".