decompositionirreversible

Electrolysis of water

2 H2O -> 2 H2 + O2

2 H2O -> 2 H2 + O2

Reactants: H2OProducts: H2 + O2

Conditions: electrolysis

Atom & charge conservation (balancer verification)
ElementReactantsProductsBalanced
H44
O22

Observable changes

Observable changes as per reaction type — gas evolution, precipitate, color change, or temperature change.

Particle interpretation

Particle view: atoms rearrange, bonds break and form, conserving atoms and charge.

Stoichiometry

Stoichiometric ratios from balanced coefficients.

Safety

Do not attempt hazardous preparations without training. Consult SDS and local safety rules.

Compounds in this reaction

Related reactions (decomposition)

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