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CAIE IGCSE Chemistry Hydrogen Fuel Cells Compared with Petrol

Practise comparing hydrogen fuel cells with petrol engines using emissions and efficiency benefits alongside storage, leakage, supply and cost limitations.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • credit water-only operation and no carbon dioxide at the vehicle, while avoiding zero-impact claims
  • compare useful energy per mass or efficiency when numerical fuel data are provided
  • weigh difficult high-pressure storage, leakage, availability, infrastructure and catalyst cost

4.2.2—Advantages and disadvantages of using question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

This question is about electricity and chemical reactions.

Hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells can be used to produce electricity to power cars. Petrol produces carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide when it powers cars.

State one disadvantage, other than cost, of using hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells to power cars compared to using petrol.

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