We know water is in the air we breathe. How can I show the breakdown of that?
2006-11-11 04:17:08 · 3 answers · asked by preacherman 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
One water molecule consists of two Hydrogen atoms and one Oxygen atom.
Set yourself up an experiment.
You need a known weight (mass) of a compound that will absorb water and water moisture. When breathing out, let the expired air pass into the same environment as the absorbing compound. Do this a number of times. Then reweigh the absorbing compound. The gain in mass of the absorbing compound will be due to he water in the expired air.
2006-11-11 04:53:46 · answer #1 · answered by Brenmore 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The formula for water is H20 a ratio of two:a million. you have 10 H2's and 5 02's for a finished of 20 hydrogens and 10 oxygen molecules. those can combine in a ratio of two:a million to from 10 water molecules.
2016-11-23 15:41:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What exactly are you asking?
Water's chemical formula, H20, says there are TWO hydrogens and ONE oxygen. That IS the physical makeup
2006-11-11 04:22:37 · answer #3 · answered by arbiter007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋