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Reaction Stoichiometry

Electrolysis of water

Electrolysis of water

Although this image illustrates the reverse reaction of $2 H_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightarrow 2 H_2O(l)$, the stoichiometric coefficients for each type of molecule are still the same. Water is 2, hydrogen gas is 2, and oxygen gas is 1.

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