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When water is broken down chemically the hydrogen and oxygen atoms split apart from on another and rearrange into diatomic hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) molecules.
2H2O --> 2H2 + O2
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agowhat happens whwn water is broken down,what happens to the oxygen and hydrogen atoms it is made of
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∙ 13y agoWater is broken down to form hydrogen and oxygen by passing an electrical current through it, this is called Electrolysis.
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∙ 13y agoWhen a water molecule is electrolysed, hydrogen and oxygen are formed. 2H2O -> 2H2 + O2
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∙ 13y agoWhen electricity is added to water, water breaks down and becomes hydrogen gas and oxygen gas. This is a chemical change because
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∙ 12y agoElectrolysis can break water .
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Why are bubbles produced when hydrogen peroxide reacts with catalase?
oxygen. catalase is an enzyme that breaks hydrogen peroxide down to form water and oxygen.
Hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen explain why this is a chemical reaction what are the reactants and products in the reaction?
This is considered to be a chemical reaction because it is not possible to rearrange water and oxygen to form hydrogen peroxide. This is science studied.
What two elements is water made up of?
Oxygen and hydrogen are the two ellements that make up water.
What happens to an apple in hydrogen peroxide?
Apple contains an enzyme called catalase, which breaks down hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water. If the pieces of apple are small, oxygen "clings" to the apple piece and causes it the float to the surface of the solution.
What is a degradation reaction?
A degradation reaction breaks down a large molecule into smaller molecules. For example, the enzyme catalase breaks down Hydrogen Peroxide into Oxygen and Water.
Can an electric current break down a compound?
Yes. For instance, electrolysis breaks down water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Why are bubbles produced when hydrogen peroxide reacts with catalase?
oxygen. catalase is an enzyme that breaks hydrogen peroxide down to form water and oxygen.
What kind of rection occurs when water breaks down producing hydrogen and oxygen?
a decomposition reaction
Where does the oxygen go when it breaks away from the water molecule?
No, a hydrogen ions separates. H2O --> H+ + OH-
Happen when current is passed in acidic water?
water breaks down in 2 molecules of hydrogen and 2 molecules of oxygen
Hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen explain why this is a chemical reaction what are the reactants and products in the reaction?
This is considered to be a chemical reaction because it is not possible to rearrange water and oxygen to form hydrogen peroxide. This is science studied.
How can water which is composed of hydrogen and oxygen be decomposed into the elements from which it is made?
Through the electrolysis of water. In hydrolysis, a DC voltage is applied across an aqueous medium via two electrodes. The resulting current breaks the water into its constituents elements, hydrogen and oxygen.
What do you get when you electrolyse water?
Hydrogen and oxygen are the products of electroysis of water .
What is a degradation?
A degradation reaction breaks down a large molecule into smaller molecules. For example, the enzyme catalase breaks down Hydrogen Peroxide into Oxygen and Water.
What elements are found in both carbohydrates and water?
Water contains hydrogen and oxygen. Sugar contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
When hydrogen and oxygen conforms to water what would water be considered and what would hydrogen and oxygen be considered?
Hydrogen and oxygen are the reactants and water is the product.
Is 2 oxygen and 2 hydrogen a compond?
Yes. H2O2 (structural formula H-O-O-H) is a compound called hydrogen peroxide. It unstable and readily breaks down into water and oxygen.
