Water Formation
Water Formation: The simplest synthesis reaction: two elements combining directly into one compound. Step-by-step mechanism, reagents and practice.
What happens
The simplest synthesis reaction: two elements combining directly into one compound.
Reaction summary
2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O
Reagents and conditions
- Starting material: H₂; O₂
- Conditions: Spark or Pt catalyst
- Products: H₂O