Question

1) Write the equation for the reaction used to generate oxygen gas. Word Equation: Formula Equation:

Answer 1

For the generation of oxygen gas, hydrogen peroxide is generally used and by means of a catalyst, the peroxide is decomposed into two compounds: Liquid water and oxygen gas. The reaction is as follows:

Word equation

Hydrogen peroxide --->Water + Oxygen

Formula equation

`2H_2O_2(aq)\rightarrow^{}2H_2(l)+O_2(g)`

It is important to note that the reaction needs a catalyst.