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What is the energy released in the fuel cell hydrogen-oxygen reaction used for?

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Answer:

A fuel cell is a device that generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction, not combustion.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a fuel cell , hydrogen and oxygen are combined to generate electricity heat and water.

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The energy released in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell reaction is harnessed to produce electricity.
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