How do you split H2O?

Electrolysis is the process of using electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. This reaction takes place in a unit called an electrolyzer.

How is H2O formed?

The actual reaction to make water is a bit more complicated: 2H2 + O2 = 2H2O + Energy. In English, the equation says: To produce two molecules of water (H2O), two molecules of diatomic hydrogen (H2) must be combined with one molecule of diatomic oxygen (O2). Energy will be released in the process.

Why is water a compound?

Water is a compound because it is made up of water molecules. There is no such thing as water atoms. Water molecules are made of hydrogen and oxygen atoms, in the definite proportion of two hydrogens for one oxygen. Aggregates of single atoms make elements.

Can we make water artificially?

Is it possible to make water? Theoretically, it is possible. You would need to combine two moles of hydrogen gas and one mole of oxygen gas to turn them into water. However, you need activation energy to join them together and start the reaction.

What happens if there is no water to decompose matter?

With little or no water there is less decomposition because decomposers cannot survive. As the volume of available water increases, the rate of decomposition also increases. Many decomposers secrete enzymes onto decaying matter and then absorb any dissolved molecules. Without water these reactions cannot occur.

Why is there less decomposition with less water?

With little or no water there is less decomposition because decomposers cannot survive. As the volume of available water increases, the rate of decomposition also increases. Many decomposers secrete enzymes onto decaying matter and then absorb any dissolved molecules.

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Why do decomposers need water to survive?

Many decomposers secrete enzymes onto decaying matter and then absorb any dissolved molecules. Without water these reactions cannot occur. Similar to water, decomposers need oxygen to survive and without it there is little or no decomposition.