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Why is the electrolysis of water called a decomposition reaction?
Why is the electrolysis of water called a decomposition reaction?
Updated On: Dec 17, 2024
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The electrolysis of water is called a decomposition reaction because a single compound, water (H2O), splits into its constituent elements, hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2), when an electric current is passed through it.
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