Why Are Fuel Cell Vehicles Better Than Conventional

Why are fuel cell vehicles considered more environmentally friendly than conventional vehicles?

• They emit only water vapor as a byproduct.

• They use gasoline more efficiently.

• They have larger engines.

• They require less maintenance.

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What is the primary energy source for fuel cell vehicles?

• Hydrogen

• Gasoline

• Diesel

• Natural Gas

Which of the following is a major advantage of fuel cell vehicles over conventional vehicles?

• Higher energy efficiency

• Lower initial cost

• Faster acceleration

• More color options

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How do fuel cells in vehicles generate electricity?

• By combining hydrogen and oxygen to produce water

• By burning hydrogen

• By using solar panels

• By converting mechanical energy

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What is a common challenge associated with fuel cell vehicles?

• Hydrogen storage and distribution

• Excessive noise

• High carbon emissions

• Limited color options

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Which of the following reactions occurs in a hydrogen fuel cell?

• @@ ext{H}_2 + ext{O}_2 ightarrow ext{H}_2 ext{O}@@

• @@ ext{C} + ext{O}_2 ightarrow ext{CO}_2@@

• @@ ext{CH}_4 + 2 ext{O}_2 ightarrow ext{CO}_2 + 2 ext{H}_2 ext{O}@@

• @@ ext{N}_2 + 3 ext{H}_2 ightarrow 2 ext{NH}_3@@

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What is the byproduct of the chemical reaction in a hydrogen fuel cell?

• Water

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrogen

Which component is essential for the operation of a fuel cell vehicle?

• Proton exchange membrane

• Combustion chamber

• Turbocharger

• Catalytic converter

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What is the role of the proton exchange membrane in a fuel cell?

• To allow protons to pass through while blocking electrons

• To burn hydrogen

• To store energy

• To convert water into hydrogen

Why is hydrogen considered a clean fuel for vehicles?

• It produces only water when used in a fuel cell

• It is abundant in the atmosphere

• It is cheaper than gasoline

• It is a solid at room temperature

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