SFNUser Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 What happens when we react [MATH]\text{H}_2[/MATH] with [MATH]\text{O}_2[/MATH]? What is the product, and why? Thanks in advance! (Sorry if this isn't in the right forum. I'm not sure if this is classified as HW Help or General Chemistry.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakdos Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 a Water molecule with a left over O. As to why, its really the only way for the equation to balance itself out H2 + O2 ----> H2O + H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big314mp Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Usually it is written as 2 H2 + O2 -> 2 H2O So twice as much hydrogen as oxygen is consumed. The reaction also releases a considerable amount of energy, usually as heat, light, and a bang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrq287 Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 big314mp is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nui015590122 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 yeah.hhhh i agree with big314mp too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YT2095 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 it depends how it was reacted, H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) is also a possible product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drufae Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 the products depend on the amt and type of energy povided.eg. if sufficient energy in the form of electricity is provided $h_2 0_2$ formation is highly probable.This depends on the $E_a$value for each($H_2O and $h_2 0_2$) . although once formed they exist in an equilibrium sorry should be [math]$H_2O and $h_2 0_2$ [/math] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airkyd Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 i belive H2O2 rarely happens in nature ... instead its a man engineered compound and is commonly found in contact lens cleaner . but i agree with big314mp //// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Skeptic Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 H2O2 happens enough in nature that all aerobic life has a means to decompose it. Also, some critters like the bombardier beetle actually produce it as an oxidizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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