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← ScienceWhich outcome occurs within a solid-oxide fuel cell electrolyte when operating below the minimum operating temperature?
A)Decreased ionic conductivity of electrolyte✓
B)Increased electronic conductivity of electrolyte
C)Electrode delamination due to thermal stress
D)Fuel crossover resulting in efficiency loss
💡 Explanation
When a solid-oxide fuel cell operates below its minimum temperature, the ionic conductivity of the ceramic electrolyte decreases due to reduced thermal energy for ion transport, limiting oxygen ion movement. Therefore decreased ionic conductivity results, rather than increased electronic conductivity, delamination, or fuel crossover, each requiring distinct driving conditions.
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