Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of the hot KOH solution in the fuel cell?
A) It is the product of the reaction between the hydrogen,the oxygen,and the electrodes.
B) It keeps the electrodes conditioned and ready to work at high efficiency.
C) It is part of the acid-base reaction that generates the electricity in most fuel cells.
D) It maintains electroneutrality by working as an electrolyte;allowing transfer of ions between the half cells where the hydrogen and oxygen react.
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