The Electrolysis of Water Is an Example of a

question 40

Multiple Choice

The electrolysis of water is an example of a

• A) combination reaction.
• B) decomposition reaction.
• C) single displacement reaction.
• D) double displacement reaction.

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Definitions:

K

Potassium, an essential dietary mineral and a major electrolyte in the body, key for muscle function and nerve transmission.

pH

pH is a scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values below 7 being acidic, above 7 being basic (alkaline), and exactly 7 being neutral.

HBr

Hydrobromic acid is created by the dissolution of hydrogen bromide into water, resulting in a potent acid.

K

Often represents Potassium in the periodic table, a vital mineral in the human body and an important element in chemistry.