Personal Understanding of Hydrogen Fuel Cells Being the Future to Generating Electricity

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Every element is valuable and unique due to the endless arrangements of sub-atomic particles, which fascinates me. This allows for a diversity of elemental properties, sparking innovation for chemists to develop new products from different tasting chocolates to materials used for rockets- shaping society and the environment of the modern world. The sheer range of applications where chemistry is involved inspires me to contribute, while learning, unlocking why everything behaves the way it does. With the hydrogen fusion project in construction and the recent use of hydraulic fracturing which has caused environmental and social dispute, I chose to undertake the extended project qualification related to this, energy, as chemistry leads these efforts. In my EPQ, I discuss whether hydrogen fuel cells are the future to generating electricity. The project has improved my primary and secondary research skills, beneficial for independent reports, and enhanced my chemistry vocabulary- new definitions such as Fenton’s reagents and super acids. Furthermore, for my A2 physics coursework, I look at the potential of antimatter being used as energy- though more sensational it’s exciting and extends the scope of energy which continuously intrigues me. Organic chemistry makes me most enthusiastic, particularly optical isomers. What I find interesting? These molecules can appear to behave in a certain way however behave oppositely, biologically, which highlights where chemistry is an importance and an influence to other sciences. It amalgamates physical sciences, hence why I took physics and biology at AS level to delve into topics where Chemistry is involved. Understanding the structure of these molecules, mechanisms upon reaction and tests to prov... ... middle of paper ... ... and people external to the company. To consolidate my IT skills, I obtained work experience at Oxford’s IT department where I did not only enhance IT skills, but obtain teamwork skills working in different areas within the department- managing, programming and maintenance of facilities. As in chemistry using NMR and IR machines, IT skills may be necessary with navigating through these programs. Bearing in mind, Nobel Prize winners this year involved developing software to generate models contributing to the understanding of how catalysts clean exhaust fumes. Through Chemistry may be challenging and sometimes require patience to obtain results, attempting to surpass and achieve answers to its challenges is greatly rewarding. It opens doors to a vast number of careers; I have an interest in a number of potential paths, working in oil, or perhaps carry on researching…

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