water is only 2 atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen, so why it is not produced in a huge quantities?
2006-09-08 06:18:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
We could produce it in huge quantities if we wanted to, by burning hydrogen. In fact, we do; natural gas power plants produce a large amount of water vapor through burning methane. I think the main problem with making water is that much of they hydrogen on the surface of the Earth is ALREADY locked up in water molecules.
2006-09-08 06:21:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Water can be made in a laboratory. Mix hydrogen and oxygen and ignite. That's what destroyed the Hindenburg. And it does exist on earth in huge quantities. It's not being produced much now because there's very little free hydrogen on earth. Nearly all is already bound in molecules like water, hydrocarbons, carbohydrates, acids, alkalis, and so on.
2006-09-08 13:24:50 · answer #2 · answered by Frank N 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can make water by burning hydrogen gas in the presence of oxygen. We actually have plenty of water. It's just not all healthy to drink.
2006-09-08 13:21:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Bi. Because the two constituents require power to break up, and you start with water.
2006-09-08 13:21:45 · answer #4 · answered by Cirric 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It *can* be produced in a labratory.
2006-09-08 13:24:38 · answer #5 · answered by ceprn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋