answersLogoWhite

0

Since a water molecule, H2O, has exactly the same quantity of hydrogen atoms as a hydrogen molecule, H2, it follows that one mole of water can be decomposed into one mole of hydrogen gas.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Natural Sciences
Related Questions

What evidence was there that a chemical reaction was taking place in the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide?

Evidence of a chemical reaction in the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide includes the formation of oxygen gas bubbles, a change in temperature (exothermic reaction), and the color change of the solution. Additionally, the release of oxygen gas could be tested by using a glowing splint, which would reignite in the presence of oxygen.


Why is hydrogen a renewable fuel?

Hydrogen is not a renewable fuel. It is a secondary energy source (or an energy carrier) that could be produced using another primary energy source. Hydrogen could be produced using either renewable primary energy source (e.g. solar energy), nuclear energy, or by using fossil fuel (e.g. natural gas)


What is a black tarry compound of hydrogen and carbon?

A black tarry compound of hydrogen and carbon could be bitumen or tar, which are viscous substances formed from the decomposition of organic matter. These substances are often used in construction and paving due to their water-resistant properties.


Can we produce water from reacting hydrogen with oxygen?

We could. We usually don't, because most hydrogen is produced by electrolysis from water in the first place. But we could if we found ourselves with an excess of hydrogen and a deficit of water for some reason.


What gas is produced when a metal reacts with an acid?

The gas that is typically produced when a metal reacts with an acid is hydrogen. However, other gases could be released depending on which metal and acid is used.


What function does catalase have?

to prevent the build up of hydrogen peroxideFunctions of catalaseis a common enzyme found in nearly all living organisms that are exposed to oxygen where it functions to catalyze the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen.


Does hyena speed up decomposition?

You could say that, if you consider eating dead animals to be speeding up decomposition.


Why will hydrogen not contribute to global warming?

If we could find an easy and cheap way to obtain hydrogen from water (H2O), then hydrogen is a pure and green fuel with no emissions except water vapor. Water vapor would briefly remain in the atmosphere, but it soon builds into clouds and falls as rain, so it would not contribute to global warming the way carbon dioxide is. Cars and industry could run on hydrogen, as could electricity power stations. So hydrogen would not contribute to global warming.


Inferring what could you do to determine whether the gas produced as a result of these reactions is hydrogen?

You can use a simple test to determine if the gas produced is hydrogen. One way is to collect the gas in a test tube and test its flammability by carefully igniting it with a flame. Hydrogen gas will produce a pop sound when ignited. Another method is to perform a squeaky pop test by carefully introducing a flame directly into the gas using a wooden splint. If the gas is hydrogen, it will produce a distinctive squeaky pop sound.


Could the US reduce its use of oil by increasing use of nuclear power plants?

Yes, dramatically. Especially if we switched to hydrogen fuel cell cars and produced the hydrogen in the nuclear power plants by direct thermal conversion without generation of electricity.


What could be done to increase the rate of decomposition of CaCO3?

Just heat it up.


How could you change hydrogen solid to hydrogen liquid?

Heat it.