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Atoms And Molecules

Question
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How many hydrogen and oxygen atoms are obtained when one molecule of water decomposes.

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Solution

When water molecule decomposes it gives hydrogen and oxygen. according to law of conversation of mass " mass neither be created nor be destroy but change into one form to other form. Thus, 2 molecules of water gives 2 molecules of hydrogen, i.e., 4 atoms of hydrogen and one molecule of oxygen, i.e., two atoms of oxygen. Hence, one molecule of water on decomposition gives 2 atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen.