In a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell,
A) neither oxygen or hydrogen atoms are oxidized or reduced.
B) both oxygen and hydrogen atoms are oxidized.
C) both oxygen and hydrogen atoms are reduced.
D) oxygen atoms are reduced and hydrogen atoms are oxidized.
E) oxygen atoms are oxidized and hydrogen atoms are reduced.

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In a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell, oxygen atoms are reduced while hydrogen atoms are oxidized. This reaction generates electricity and water as a byproduct.

In a Hydrogen-Oxygen Fuel Cell