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  • Decomposing Water: Chemical Changes and Methods
    Yes, H₂O (water) can be decomposed by a chemical change.

    Here's how:

    * Electrolysis: This is the most common method. By passing an electric current through water, the water molecules are split into their component elements: hydrogen gas (H₂) and oxygen gas (O₂).

    The chemical equation for this reaction is:

    2H₂O(l) → 2H₂(g) + O₂(g)

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Decomposition: The process of breaking down a compound into simpler substances.

    * Chemical Change: A change where new substances are formed with different properties.

    * Electrolysis: Using electricity to break down a substance.

    Let me know if you'd like more details about electrolysis!

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