Answer to Question #70552 in Organic Chemistry for Joe

Question

Water can be decomposed into H2 and O2 via electrolysis. How many moles of H2 could theoretically be obtained from 87.5 g of water?

Answer 1

H 2 O = H 2 + ½ O 2
n(H 2 ) = n(H 2 O) = m(H 2 O)/M(H 2 O) = 87.5/18 = 4.86 (mol)
Answer: 4.86mol of H 2 could theoretically be obtained from 87.5 g of water.