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Grade 12Inorganic Chemistry

What is a fuel cell? How is it different from conventional galvanic cell?

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10 Years agoGrade 12
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer10 Years ago
The cell in which chemical energy released on combustion of fuel (H2 or CH4 or
CH3OH etc) is directly converted into electrical energy is called fuel cell. In Galvanic
(Conventional) Cell, chemicals (2 different electrolytes) are used to produce electricity.