Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 16 - Thermodynamics: Directionality of Chemical Reactions - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 737a: 13a

Answer

$2H_{2}O(l)\rightarrow 2H_{2}(g)+O_{2}(g)$ Reactant-favored

Work Step by Step

The equation for water getting decomposed to hydrogen and oxygen can be written as $H_{2}O(l)\rightarrow H_{2}(g)+O_{2}(g)$ The balanced form of the above equation is $2H_{2}O(l)\rightarrow 2H_{2}(g)+O_{2}(g)$. As this reaction has virtually no tendency to occur by itself, the process is reactant-favored. That is reactant water predominate over products.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.