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explain the process of electolysis of water and boiling of water
-> in relation to the forces between the water molecules and the covalent bonds of the molecules involved?
i know what electolysis and boiling of water is just dont get the second part of the question
please help
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
When water is boiled, the heat causes the water molecules to gain kinetic energy, which will consequently disrupt the secondary hydrogen forces between the water molecules. This means that the water will turn into steam (note: the covalent bonds are not affected).
During the electrolysis of water, the water molecules decompose into hydrogen and oxygen. This means it is the covalent bonds within the water molecules that are being disrupted.