Question

Which of these is the best definition of a fuel cell?
a small container that holds a source of energy
a solar cell that captures light energy and converts it into electricity
a votac cell that uses the oxidation of a fuel to produce electricity
a battery that stores energy that can be replaced or recharged when exhausted

Answer 1

Answer:

A voltaic cell that uses the oxidation of a fuel to produce electricity  

Explanation:

A fuel cell is a voltaic cell that converts the chemical energy of a fuel and an oxidizing agent into electricity.

A. is wrong. This definition is so broad that it could include a candle in a cup.

C is wrong. The batteries in flashlights and cell phones are not fuel cells.

 

Answer 2

Answer:

C !!!!: a voltaic cell that uses the oxidation of a fuel to produce electricity