Discussion Questions: Fuel Cells

Explain how a fuel cell works.
Compare the gasoline engine now common in cars with fuel cells. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
Do you think that researching how to obtain a pure source of hydrogen for fuel cells is a good investment? Why or why not?
Do research to find out and compare the amount of CO₂ given off by vehicles and by power plants.
Should we be trying to use fuel cells in cars and other vehicles, or is there another more important way that we should be using fuel cells to reduce the burning of hydrocarbons? Explain your answer.