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The reaction in which H2O(l)H2O(l) is decomposed into H2(g)H2(g) and O2(g)O2(g) is thermodynamically unfavorable (ΔG°>0ΔG°>0). However, an electrolytic cell, such as the one represented above, can be used to make the reaction occur. Which of the following identifies a flaw in the representation? A.) Oxidation is occurring at the anode instead of at the cathode. B.) The equation for the reaction is not correctly balanced. C.) Electrical energy is needed for the reaction to proceed.   D.) The relative volumes of collected gas shown in each tube are incorrect.

The reaction in which H2O(l)H2O(l) is decomposed into H2(g)H2(g) and O2(g)O2(g) is thermodynamically unfavorable (ΔG°>0ΔG°>0). However, an electrolytic cell, such as the one represented above, can be used to make the reaction occur. Which of the following identifies a flaw in the representation? A.) Oxidation is occurring at the anode instead of at the cathode. B.) The equation for the reaction is not correctly balanced. C.) Electrical energy is needed for the reaction to proceed.   D.) The relative volumes of collected gas shown in each tube are incorrect.

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The reaction in which H2O(l)H2O(l) is decomposed into H2(g)H2(g) and O2(g)O2(g) is thermodynamically unfavorable (ΔG°>0ΔG°>0). However, an electrolytic cell, such as the one represented above, can be used to make the reaction occur. Which of the following identifies a flaw in the representation?

A.) Oxidation is occurring at the anode instead of at the cathode.

B.) The equation for the reaction is not correctly balanced.

C.) Electrical energy is needed for the reaction to proceed.
 
D.) The relative volumes of collected gas shown in each tube are incorrect.
Hydrogen LOxygen Cathode Anode Battery H,O() H2(g) + O2(g)
Transcribed Image Text:Hydrogen LOxygen Cathode Anode Battery H,O() H2(g) + O2(g)
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