Advantages and Challenges of Hydrogen as a Fuel Source

The video discusses hydrogen as a clean and abundant energy source, highlighting its potential to replace fossil fuels. It explains the challenges of storing hydrogen, such as the need for high pressure and low temperatures, which are impractical for general use. Researchers at Birmingham University are exploring innovative storage solutions using compounds and alloys to make hydrogen a viable fuel for various vehicles.

What is the primary byproduct when hydrogen is burned?

• Sulfur dioxide

• Methane

• Water

• Carbon dioxide

Which of the following is a current application of hydrogen fuel cells?

• Powering rockets

• Powering bicycles

• Powering wind turbines

• Powering submarines

Why is storing hydrogen in liquid form challenging?

• It is too expensive

• It requires extremely low temperatures

• It requires high temperatures

• It is highly reactive

What is one of the main obstacles to the widespread use of hydrogen as a fuel?

• Its low energy output

• Its storage requirements

• Its high cost

• Its scarcity

What are researchers at Birmingham University experimenting with to improve hydrogen storage?

• New types of engines

• Different compounds and alloys

• Solar panels

• Advanced cooling systems