
Differences between H-H-O and H-O-H - Chemistry Stack Exchange
Jan 14, 2015 · $\ce {H_ {2}O}$ is the water molecule, two hydrogen atoms attached to a central oxygen atom, $\mathrm {C}_ {2v}$ symmetry, thermodynamically minimal structure of these …
Reaction of potassium with water - Chemistry Stack Exchange
Jun 5, 2019 · The reactions are ongoing this way: Relatively free electrons of potassium reduce water: $$\ce {2 e- + 2 H2O -> H2 + 2 OH-}\tag {1}$$ That leaves metal positively charged. …
Is oxyhydrogen lighter than air? - Chemistry Stack Exchange
Oct 27, 2022 · I'm sorry, but having a megajoule of an explosive gas mixture nearby is NOT something you want to do (particularly since it can be set off by a static discharge). For …
Can natural gas appliances run on Hydrogen? - Chemistry Stack …
Jun 22, 2013 · Pure hydrogen, as opposed to hydrocarbons, degrades metals. $\ce {H_2}$ molecules are tiny, so they wedge themselves into the relatively large metallic crystal …
electrochemistry - How do you purify gases formed in electrolysis …
Jul 30, 2020 · There are plenty of examples on youtube about hydrogen and oxygen (HHO) production from electrolysis. Mostly they use baking soda, NaOH rarely KOH for the …
electrochemistry - What metals are safe to use as electrodes when …
May 5, 2022 · I am going to be a DC power converter (with fairly high voltage and amps) to turn water into hydrogen (and oxygen) gases. However I have a few questions about the safety of …
Reaction energy of oxygen and hydrogen - Chemistry Stack …
Jan 20, 2019 · From the bonding energy of following bonds that I found in a Wikipedia article, I calculated the reaction energy that would be released when oxygen and hydrogen are reacted …
How does high-frequency electrolysis of water work?
Feb 20, 2022 · I have read that combining the DC current with a high-frequency AC current, the electrolysis of water speeds up. Is this true? In that case, how is less energy wasted as heat? …
inorganic chemistry - Is Hydrogen Dioxide Water? If so, what is the ...
Sep 14, 2017 · Four of us were debating what the actual compounds and terms (scientifically) for water. H2O we all agreed upon until one person said, "..yes and its Hydrogen Dioxide". Myself …
Why is it OH- and not HO-? - Chemistry Stack Exchange
I am told that in a chemical equation the metal comes first and then the non metal. for example MgO, ZnSO 4,etc. But when both the elements are non metals or metals, the one with the …