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When electricity is applied to water, water (H2O) will undergo a decomposition reaction to form hydrogen gas and oxygen gas. True False
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When electricity is applied to water, water (H2O) will undergo a decomposition reaction to form hydrogen gas and oxygen gas.

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TRUE: Electrolysis of water is its decomposition to give hydrogen and oxygen gases due to the passage of an electric current.
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water will turn into hydrogen and oxygen gas when electrified
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