Hydrogen/Oxygen (Air) Fuel Cell Operation

H2

O (from Air)

H2O

2 e-

2 H+

Anode

Cathode

Electrolyte

Anode: H2 ? 2 H+ + 2 e-

Cathode: 1/2 O2 + 2H+ + 2e- ? H2O

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