Which outcome occurs when hydrogen fuel permeates through a polymer electrolyte membrane in a fuel cell?

💡 Explanation

When hydrogen permeates through the membrane (crossover), electrochemical reactions occur at the cathode without producing useful work, reducing fuel efficiency because hydrogen is directly consumed by reduction of oxygen forming water. Therefore, reduced efficiency results rather than sulfur poisoning, increased resistance, or raised voltage which each require different mechanisms.

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