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Fuel Cell
Pr ocedure
NON-INCLUDED INCLUDED MATERIALS FOR EACH GROUP
MATERIALS REQUIRED
❖ 1 - 5mL tube with cap
❖ 8 multimeters ❖ 1 - wire, 355mm (14”)
❖ 8 protective eyewear ❖ 1 - activated carbon bottle
❖ 32 latex / nitrile gloves ❖ 1 - zinc strip
❖ 1 - electrical tape roll
❖ 1 - sodium hydroxide solution
Pliers are recommended, but not PROCEDURE OVERVIEW
required, for younger students or those 1. Construct a fuel cell with included materials.
with long fingernails.
2. Test the cell voltage and current with the
multimeter.
3. Discuss how the cell design might be optimized.
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