Minimum Heat Released from a Fuel Cell. Suppose a fuel cell that operates at 25°C (298 K) and 1 atm forms liquid water (that is, we are working with the HHV of the hydrogen fuel): H₂ + 1/2 O₂ → H₂O(l) ΔH = −285.8 kJ/mol of H₂ a. Find the minimum amount of heat rejected per mole of H₂