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Fuel Cells

Question 8 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B

Widespread use of fuel cell vehicles poses a danger because

Answer
A
fuel cells emit a greenhouse gas that endangers the ecosystem.
B
it is hard to build fuel cell vehicles that travel slowly enough to match speed limits.
C
hydrogen used to power fuel cells could run out and disappear from Earth.
D
it is difficult to safely transport and store hydrogen gas before it is used.

Explanation

Hydrogen is highly flammable and is usually stored under high pressure or in specialized containers. Transporting and storing it safely can therefore be difficult, which is a concern if fuel cell vehicles become widespread. Fuel cells themselves generally produce water during operation, not the greenhouse gas described in choice A.

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