Chapter 22, Problem 31E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To explain the reason for different value of volume of ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{g}\right)$ and ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{g}\right)$ which is obtained in the electrolysis of water.

Concept introduction:

In electrolysis of water, due to the passage of electricity, water is decomposed to produce ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{g}\right)$ and ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{g}\right)$.

The reaction is given as:

$2{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\left(\text{l}\right)\to {\text{2H}}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{g}\right){\text{+O}}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{g}\right)$