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← ScienceIn fuel cells, which effect limits current when using humidified hydrogen?
A)Electrocatalyst surface area decreases
B)Increased hydrogen crossover occurs
C)Electrolyte membrane becomes saturated✓
D)Lowered electrode conductivity occurs
💡 Explanation
Membrane flooding becomes limiting because excess water blocks proton transport via the Grotthuss mechanism, reducing ionic conductivity. Therefore, the membrane saturates with water, rather than surface area decreasing, since humidification aims to maintain it.
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