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VCAA 2018 - Question 8 (Fuel Cells / Fuel Calculations) - Chemistry Exam Walk-through

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This VCAA exam walkthrough analyses Question 8 (Fuel Cells / Fuel Calculations) - Exam Walk-through, focusing on Batteries, fuel cells & corrosion and Galvanic cells and assessment technique. It helps students explain batteries, fuel cells and corrosion and use the electrochemical series.

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Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • explain batteries, fuel cells and corrosion
  • use the electrochemical series
  • draw and explain a galvanic cell
  • calculate fuel energy content and emissions
  • evaluate fuel sustainability

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Primary galvanic cells and fuel cells as sources of energy
  • Unit 3, Area of Study 2Production of chemicals using electrolysis
  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Carbon-based fuels