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Hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells: CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions

Every CAIE IGCSE Chemistry exam question on 4.2 Hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q11

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 11: Which statements about a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell are correct? 1 The main form of energy released by the fuel cell is heat. 2 The reaction is a redox reaction.
  2. Q1(a)(iv)

    June 2024 · Paper 3

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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 1(a)(iv): a compound that is a product formed in a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell [1]
  3. Q10

    Specimen · Paper 1

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 10: Which row shows the waste products released from the exhaust of a vehicle powered using a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell? carbon dioxide oxides of nitrogen water A 
  4. Q11

    Specimen · Paper 2

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    Specimen Paper 2, question 11: Which row shows the waste products released from the exhaust of a vehicle powered using a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell? carbon dioxide oxides of nitrogen water A 
  5. Q8(b)

    Specimen · Paper 3

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    Specimen Paper 3, question 8(b): Some cars use hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells as a source of energy. Explain one advantage to the environment of using a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell instead of a petro
All 5 questions on Hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q11 (1 mark): Which statements about a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell are correct? 1 The main form of energy released by the fuel cell is heat. 2 The reaction is a redox reaction.
  2. June 2024, Paper 3, Q1(a)(iv) (1 mark): a compound that is a product formed in a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell [1]
  3. Specimen, Paper 1, Q10 (1 mark): Which row shows the waste products released from the exhaust of a vehicle powered using a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell? carbon dioxide oxides of nitrogen water A 
  4. Specimen, Paper 2, Q11 (1 mark): Which row shows the waste products released from the exhaust of a vehicle powered using a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell? carbon dioxide oxides of nitrogen water A 
  5. Specimen, Paper 3, Q8(b) (2 marks): Some cars use hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells as a source of energy. Explain one advantage to the environment of using a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell instead of a petro

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