Electrolysis of Water
Decomposition Reaction 2H₂O → 2H₂ + O₂
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Cathode (-)
Reduction: 2H⁺ + 2e⁻ → H₂
Anode (+)
Oxidation: 2H₂O → O₂ + 4H⁺ + 4e⁻
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Reaction Rate
Chemical Equation
2H₂O(l) → 2H₂(g) + O₂(g)
Notice the 2:1 Volume Ratio
For every 1 mole of Oxygen, 2 moles of Hydrogen are produced.