How Do You Separate Hydrogen From Oxygen In Water To Use In Cars?
Some vehicles use hydrogen gas rather than gasoline in an internal combustion engine. As of 2010, these vehicles are generally available as demonstration models or in a leasing arrangement rather than for general public use. Water molecules are composed of hydrogen and oxygen atoms, which can be separated by passing an electrical current through the water. This process is known as electrolysis and can be used to liberate hydrogen from water. Build a Hoffman voltameter or buy it from a laboratory supply store. This piece of equipment is an assembly of tubing in the shape of an E on its side such that the free ends of the legs are pointed up. The top end of the middle vertical tube is open and the two vertical tubes on the side are closed with gas inlets at the top. The two vertical side tubes also have electrodes on the inside of the tubes that lead outside the tubes through watertight holes. Mix an electrolyte with water to form an electrolytic solution. An electrolyte may be any subst
