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Date November 2019 Marks available [Maximum mark: 3] Reference code 19N.3.hl.TZ0.20d(i)
Level hl Paper 3 Time zone TZ0
Command term Outline Question number d(i) Adapted from N/A
d(i).
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19N.3.hl.TZ0.20d(i)

A proton-exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell uses pure hydrogen gas as the fuel and a proton exchange membrane as the electrolyte.

 

A dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) uses light energy to produce electricity.

(d(i))

Outline the functions of the dye, TiO2 and the electrolyte in the operation of the DSSC.

Dye: 

TiO2:

Electrolyte:

[3]

Markscheme

Dye:
absorbs photons/light
OR
releases electrons ✔

TiO2:
conducts current/electricity
OR
semiconductor ✔

Electrolyte:
reduces/regenerates «the oxidized» dye ✔