Question
Define the following terms:
  1. Fuel cell
  2. Limiting molar conductivity$(\wedge^\circ_\text{m}) $

Answer

  1. Galvanic cells that are designed to convert the energy of combustion of fuels (methane, methanol, etc.) directly into electrical energy are called fuel cells.
  2. Molar conductivity of electrolyte at infinite dilution or when concentration approaches zero.

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