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What reaction would the chemical equation 2H2O →2H2 + O2 represent?

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This is a decomposition reaction because the compound of water is being broken up into 4 hydrogen molecules and 2 Oxygen molecules. Hope this helps!
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Answer:

The correct answer is water electrolysis.

Step-by-step explanation:

Water electrolysis is the decomposition of water (H2O) into the gas oxygen (O2) and hydrogen (H2) using a continuous electric current, supplied by a power source, which can be a battery or a battery, which is connected by electrodes to water. This reaction is endothermic, and the products of the reaction are hydrogen and oxygen in a gaseous state.

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