Electrolysis of water produces its constituent elements, hydrogen and oxygen. This process is represented by the following balanced chemical equation: 2 H2O(l) → 2 H2(g) + O2(g).

If 8.05 grams of oxygen gas was produced in the reaction, how many molecules of water were decomposed?

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× 1023 H2O molecules.

3.011 × 10²³

Explanation:

Given data:

Mass of oxygen produced = 8.05 g

Molecules of water decomposed = ?

Solution:

Balance chemical equation:

2H₂O   →   2H₂  + O₂

Number of moles of oxygen produced:

Number of moles = mass/molar mass

Number of moles = 8.05 g/ 32 g/mol

Number of moles = 0.25 mol

Now we will compare the moles of water with oxygen.

              O₂             :             H₂O

               1               :               2

              0.25         :            2×0.25 =0.5 mol

0.5 moles of water were decomposed.

Molecules of water decomposed:

1 mole = 6.022× 10²³ molecules of water

0.5 mol ×6.022× 10²³ molecules of water/ 1mol

3.011 × 10²³ molecules of water

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