Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells

Hydrogen–oxygen fuel cells — practice question

The equation for the reaction when hydrogen is used as a fuel is shown: $\text{2H}_2 + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{2H}_2\text{O}$. Which statement about this reaction is correct?

  • AEnergy is given out so the temperature of the surroundings decreases.
  • BEnergy is taken in so the temperature of the surroundings increases.
  • CThe reaction is endothermic so the temperature of the surroundings decreases.
  • DThe reaction is exothermic so the temperature of the surroundings increases.

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