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What is the basic principle of how fuel cells generate electricity?

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Fuel cells produce electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.

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What is a major safety concern when storing and transporting hydrogen?

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Hydrogen is highly flammable.

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Name a potential solution for hydrogen storage that involves a chemical compound.

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Metal hydrides.

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Are hydrogen fuel cells currently cheaper to produce than traditional combustion engines?

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No, hydrogen fuel cells are currently more expensive to produce than traditional combustion engines.

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Which renewable energy sources can be integrated with fuel cells for sustainable hydrogen production?

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Solar and wind energy.

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What is the role of hydrogen in a fuel cell?

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Hydrogen acts as the fuel that undergoes oxidation to produce electricity.

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What byproduct is produced when hydrogen reacts with oxygen in a fuel cell?

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Water.

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What is the efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells compared to traditional combustion engines?

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Hydrogen fuel cells are generally more efficient than traditional combustion engines.

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What is the environmental benefit of using hydrogen fuel cells?

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They produce zero emissions at the point of use, primarily emitting only water.

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What is the process called that converts hydrogen into electricity in a fuel cell?

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Electrochemical reaction.