The following reaction takes place when an electric current is passed through water. It is an example of a ________ reaction.
A)combustion
B)decomposition
C)double replacement
D)single replacement
E)combination

Question

The following reaction takes place when an electric current is passed through water. It is an example of a ________ reaction. 
A)combustion 
B)decomposition 
C)double replacement 
D)single replacement 
E)combination

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When an electric current is passed through water, it undergoes a process called electrolysis, which is the decomposition of water into its constituent elements of hydrogen and oxygen. Therefore, the given reaction is an example of a decomposition reaction.

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