Question

Which statement is true of the following reaction? (H₂ + O₂ →2H⁺ + O₂⁻)

a) It is a balanced equation representing a combustion reaction.
b) It represents the dissociation of water into ions.
c) The reaction involves the formation of water molecules.
d) The charges on the ions are incorrect.

Answer 1

The given chemical equation is not balanced and does not accurately represent any known chemical reaction. The charges on the ions are incorrect.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given chemical equation: H₂ + O₂ →2H⁺ + O₂⁻ is not balanced and does not accurately represent any known chemical reaction. The charges on the ions in the reaction are incorrect, as hydrogen does not typically form H⁺ ions and oxygen does not typically form O₂⁻ ions. Therefore, option d) The charges on the ions are incorrect is the correct statement regarding this reaction.