whats a balanced equation for oxygen reacting with water
2006-12-12 08:50:52 · 4 answers · asked by annieson 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
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what is a balanced quation when oxygen reacts with water i know H2O but i need the equation
2006-12-12 08:58:22 · update #1
Oxygen dissolves in water, but it shouldn't actually react with it. You would need another substance in the water for the oxygen to react with. However, water is a product of a combustion reaction between a hydrocarbon and oxygen, which may be what you're thinking of. Perhaps some additional information about your specific question would also be helpful.
Wait, do you mean the reaction of oxygen with hydrogen to form water?
2 H2 + O2 --> H2O
2006-12-12 08:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by Susan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxygen can't react with water. It is part of water.
2006-12-12 16:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxygen just dissolves (not very well) in water. This is a physical process, and not a chemical reaction.
2006-12-12 17:00:10 · answer #3 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can it react? I don't think so, but I would be interested in seeing another answer.
2006-12-12 16:55:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋