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25 December, 05:23

Through a process known as electrolysis, water can be split into hydrogen and oxygen. What type of reaction is this? Give an explanation for your choice.

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  1. 25 December, 05:36
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    Electrolysis of water is the decomposition reaction, because from one molecule (water) two molecules (hydrogen and oxygen) are produced. Water is separeted into two molecules:

    Reaction of reduction at cathode: 2H⁺ (aq) + 2e⁻ → H ₂ (g).

    Reaction of oxidation at anode: 2H ₂ O (l) → O ₂ (g) + 4H ⁺ (aq) + 4e ⁻.
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