Flow Batteries (Fuel Cells)
The Hydrogen Oxygen Fuel Cell
Anode (oxidation):
H2 (g) + CO32-(l) H2O(g) + CO2 (g) + 2 e-
Cathode (reduction):
1/2 O2 (g) + CO2 (g) + 2 e- CO32-(l)
Overall (cell) reaction:
H2 (g) + 1/2 O2 (g) H2O(g) Ecell = 1.2 V
Other Fuel Cells:
Chemistry of Batteries
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