GCSE Science | Fuel Cells

Anode

  • the electrode where oxidation happens

Cathode

  • the electrode where reduction happens

Chemical cells

  • a chemical cell produces a potential difference until the reactants are used up

Anode

Cathode

Overall reaction

Advantages

  • less pollutants
  • rechargable

Disadvantages

  • it is dangerous to store hydrogen as it is explosive if it reacts with water
  • hydrogen is difficult to store
  • it is difficult to produce hyrdogen