2007-03-15 10:09:52 · 7 answers · asked by hello_goodbye 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
You can, it's called electrolysis of water. Here's a WIKI reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolysis_of_water
The reaction is done in an electrochemical cell and the overall reaction is:
2H2O(l) --> 2H2(g) + O2(g)
2007-03-15 10:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were to chemically sever the hydrogen atoms from the oxygen, you would have a mildly explosive reaction and a release of energy. It has been speculated that this could be used as a future fuel source for hydrogen-powered cars.
2007-03-15 17:18:04 · answer #2 · answered by Binky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd get the 2 elements, H & O2, but you'd have to put in energy to split them.
2007-03-15 17:18:00 · answer #3 · answered by p v 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then it would no longer be water, at room temperature they would both become gases.
2007-03-15 17:12:52 · answer #4 · answered by *Scandinavian Sweetheart* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have hydrogen and oxygen. Both gases....
2007-03-15 17:12:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you get two different elements
2007-03-15 17:12:37 · answer #6 · answered by Meee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have hydrogen
2007-03-15 17:12:18 · answer #7 · answered by Dan J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋