Which outcome occurs in a solid-oxide fuel cell when the electrolyte's ionic conductivity drops significantly below design parameters?

💡 Explanation

Reduced power output occurs because decreased ionic conductivity increases the cell's internal resistance, limiting ion transport; this phenomenon is resistive heating. Therefore output decreases, rather than increased heat, because overall current must reduce to satisfy Kirchhoff's Laws.

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