Synthesis of Water

2H2 + O2 → 2H2O

Обзор

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.

Участники

Роль Вещество Коэффициент Состояние
Реагент Oxygen O 1 (g)
Реагент Hydrogen H 2 (g)
Продукт Water H₂O 2 (l)

Пример из жизни

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

Промышленное значение

Used in hydrogen fuel cell technology for clean energy generation. Also important in rocket propulsion where liquid hydrogen and oxygen serve as propellants.

Свойства

Тип
Synthesis
Обратимая
Нет
Энергия
Экзотермическая
ΔH
-571,6 kJ/mol

Связанные реакции

Formation of Calcium Hydroxide Formation of Carbon Monoxide Formation of Nitrogen Dioxide Formation of Potassium Chloride Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate Formation of Sodium Peroxide Formation of Silicon Dioxide Formation of Tungsten Carbide Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (General)

Frequently Asked Questions

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