The formula of water is H2O . It clearly indicates that one molecule of water contains two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen . the amount of hydrogen is double as compared to the oxygen . When a water molecule is broken by electrolysis, it yields 1 volume of oxygen gas. It also produces 2 volumes of hydrogen gas.
That’s an excellent observation, Ankush sir ! You noticed one of the most important “secrets” hidden in the formula of water itself.
Think of a water molecule (H₂O) as a tiny, pre-made package. Each package contains:
· 2 atoms of Hydrogen
· 1 atom of Oxygen
When we pass electricity through water (electrolysis), we are basically breaking these tiny packages apart.
So, for every one package of water we break, we get:
· 2 parts Hydrogen gas
· 1 part Oxygen gas
In short: The formula H₂O is like a recipe that tells us we get twice as much Hydrogen!
Great job connecting your observation to the formula ! Thank you for the lesson Ankush sir 🤝🙏🏼
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