What mass of hydrogen is formed during the decomposition of 72 g water by electric current?

1. Let’s write down the reaction equation:

2H2O = 2H2 + O2.

2. Find the amount of water:

n (H2O) = m (H2O) / M (H2O) = 72 g / 18 g / mol = 4 mol.

3. Using the reaction equation, we find the amount and then the mass of hydrogen:

n (H2) = n (H2O) = 4 mol.

m (H2) = n (H2) * M (H2) = 4 mol * 2 g / mol = 8 g.

Answer: m (H2) = 8 g.



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