Liquid water can be separated into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas through electrolysis. 1 mole of hydrogen gas and 0.5 moles of oxygen gas is produced 1 mole of liquid water collected in separate 10L containers at 1 atm. Will the temperatures of the gases be equal?
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No, the temperatures of the gases will not necessarily be equal. Electrolysis of water involves passing an electric current through the water, which generates heat. This means that the process of electrolysis itself can cause the gases to be heated. Additionally, the gases may have different temperatures due to their different molar masses and specific heat capacities.