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Well, if have pure water, the water molecule is electrically neutral, so it is not drawn to either terminal. Once a battery is dropped in the water, the sodium ions migrate towards the negative-tank and the chlorine ions migrate towards the positive-tank.

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It will separate the elements in the water, H20. Bubbles will form off of the metal contacts giving you Hydrogen and Oxygen.

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The battery would lose its acid.

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