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PO S T Lab
Que s tions
1. When did the fuel cell start to produce electricity? 4. Why do you think the reaction started without
............................................................................. any input energy, even though hydroxide needs
............................................................................. to be free to interact with the zinc plate?
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2. Which fuel cell electrode was positive? Which .............................................................................
was negative?
............................................................................. 5. What could you do to make the fuel cell more
............................................................................. efficient?
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3. Why did the electricity go through the wire .............................................................................
instead of the electrolyte between the
electrodes?
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