4.2 - Batteries and Fuel Cells
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a battery?
💡 Hint: Think about what we use batteries for every day.
Identify a type of non-rechargeable battery.
💡 Hint: Consider the batteries used in remote controls.
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What happens during the oxidation process in a battery?
💡 Hint: Remember LEO says GER!
True or False: Fuel cells can produce only carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.
💡 Hint: Consider what byproducts are produced in combustion.
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Evaluate the sustainability challenges associated with the widespread use of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles, considering lifecycle analysis including manufacturing and recycling processes.
💡 Hint: Consider the various stages from mining to use.
Design a hypothetical fuel cell system powered by alternative fuels, explaining the operational mechanism and how it compares to traditional gasoline engines in terms of efficiency and environmental impact.
💡 Hint: Think of how you can replace hydrogen with other sustainable feedstocks.
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