A delivery company is choosing between a battery electric van and a hydrogen fuel cell van.
The table shows information about the two vans.
| Feature | Battery electric van | Hydrogen fuel cell van |
|---|---|---|
| Distance travelled before recharging or refuelling / km | 250 | 500 |
| Time to recharge or refuel | 8 hours | 5 minutes |
| Number of charging or refuelling points in the UK | over 50 000 | about 15 |
| Cost of van / £ | 40 000 | 65 000 |
Write the balanced equation for the reaction in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell. Include state symbols.
Use the table to give two advantages of the fuel cell van for a company that makes long-distance deliveries.
Use the table to give two disadvantages of the fuel cell van.
Explain why the battery in the electric van must be recharged but the fuel cell does not need recharging.
Another company only makes short deliveries within one city, and the vans are parked overnight. Suggest which van this company should choose. Justify your answer using the table.
38 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 6.4 Chemical cells and fuel cells, covering 6.4.1 Chemical cells and fuel cells. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.