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Molecules H H O O Hydrogen Water Oxygen Molecules are different atoms that are bonded together. Oxygen O
Electrolysis H O H O H O H Electrolysis is when energy is used to break apart bonded atoms. Example: splits water into hydrogen and oxygen
How Does a Fuel Cell Work??? Fuel cells combine hydrogen and oxygen into water. Similar to a battery – hydrogen enters the fuel cell and is split into protons and electrons. The electrons are forced to move through the electric circuit , creating electrical energy. The protons move freely around the cell. The protons and electrons of hydrogen combine with oxygen to get water.
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