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What is the chemical equation for the decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen?
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The chemical equation for the decomposition of water (H₂O) into hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen (O₂) can be represented as:
\[ 2 \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow 2 \text{H}_2 + \text{O}_2 \]
In this reaction, two molecules of water decompose to produce two molecules of hydrogen gas and one molecule of oxygen gas. This process can occur through electrolysis or thermal decomposition.
\[ 2 \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow 2 \text{H}_2 + \text{O}_2 \]
In this reaction, two molecules of water decompose to produce two molecules of hydrogen gas and one molecule of oxygen gas. This process can occur through electrolysis or thermal decomposition.
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