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Oxidation/reduction (redox) reactions like this: 2H2(g) + O2(g) ⇒ 2H2O(l) will occur spontaneously. To make the reaction proceed in the reverse direction, you must put energy (electricity) into reaction.
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Oxidation/reduction (redox) reactions like this: 2H2(g) + O2(g) ⇒ 2H2O(l) will occur spontaneously. To make the reaction proceed in the reverse direction, you must put energy (electricity) into reaction. This is called

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The process is called electrolysis.

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