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a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell is used in the space program togenerate clean energy. Describe, in detail, the principle andprocess of electrical energy generation from hydrogen-oxygen fuelcell. Also include in the discussion major advantages andlimitations of such fuel cells.

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hydrogenoxygen fuel cell The cell consists of two porous carbon electrodes impregnated with a suitable catalyst such as Pt Ag CoO etc The space between the two electrodes is filled with a concentrated solution of KOH or NaOH which serves as an electrolyte H2 gas and O2 gas are bubbled into the electrolyte through the porous carbon electrodes Thus the overall reaction involves the combination of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas to form water The cell runs    See Answer
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