Síntesis de agua

2H2 + O2 → 2H2O

Descripción general

Hydrogen gas reacts with oxygen gas to produce water. This highly exothermic reaction releases a large amount of energy and is one of the most fundamental chemical reactions known. It is the basis of hydrogen fuel cells and was the cause of the Hindenburg disaster.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Oxígeno O 1 (g)
Reactivo Hidrógeno H 2 (g)
Producto Agua H₂O 2 (l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Hydrogen fuel cells in cars combine hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity and water vapor as the only byproduct.

Importancia industrial

Reacción en celdas de combustible de hidrógeno para la generación limpia de electricidad y calor.

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the equation for Síntesis de agua?
The balanced equation is: 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O.
What type of reaction is Síntesis de agua?
Síntesis de agua is a síntesis reaction.
Is Síntesis de agua exothermic or endothermic?
Síntesis de agua is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -571.6 kJ/mol.