CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 4.2.1 Hydrogen Oxygen Fuel Cell Uses Questions

Explain how hydrogen fuel cells generate electricity and why water is their only waste product.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • identify hydrogen and oxygen as fuel-cell reactants
  • write the balanced overall fuel-cell equation
  • explain electrical energy generation in a hydrogen fuel cell
  • identify water as the only product of a hydrogen fuel cell
  • compare fuel-cell emissions with combustion pollutants
  • recognise fuel-cell applications such as vehicles and rockets

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 4.2.1 Hydrogen Oxygen Fuel Cell Uses Questions question 1

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Hydrogen is used as a fuel in rockets and is also used in hydrogen fuel cells.
Which statements are correct?
1 Both uses produce water vapour.
2 Burning hydrogen produces polluting gases.
3 A fuel cell produces electricity.

A

1, 2 and 3

B

1 and 3 only

C

1 only

D

2 and 3 only

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