Technician A says that a fuel cell produces electricity through an electrochemical reaction that combines hydrogen and oxygen to form water. Technician B says that in a fuel cell, catalysts are used to ignite the hydrogen, causing a release of electrons or electrical energy. Who is correct?

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Technician A is correct because a fuel cell generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, producing water as a byproduct. Technician B is incorrect because catalysts in a fuel cell facilitate the reaction without igniting the hydrogen.

Technician a Says That a Fuel Cell Produces Electricity Through