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A simple way to generate elemental hydrogen gas is to pass ______________through water.
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Electrolysis is a method of using a direct electric current (DC) to drive an otherwise non-spontaneous chemical reaction. In this case, we are using electrolysis to split water into its elemental components, hydrogen and oxygen. Show more…
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