How to Extract Hydrogen and Oxygen From Water
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How to Extract Hydrogen and Oxygen From Water
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this is an instructable on how to extract hydrogen and oxygen from water be safe!
Supplies
- two clear airtight containers (I used two test tubes)
- Playdough or tape
- Power supply (anywhere from 6 volt to 12 volt is good)
- Glass dish
- WARNING.handle this project with care it does use electricity
Fill the Glass Container With Warm Water
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Put Salt in the Water Until When You Stir It There Is Salt Left Over
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I used Himalayan salt which gave it an odd color
Put a Tube(or Whatever You Are Using) Into the Salt Water Until It Is Submerged Make Sure There Are No Bubbles
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Tilt Upright Without Letting Any Water Escape Double Check for Bubbles and Fasten It in Place With Either Tape or Playdough
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Repeat on the Other Side
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Put the Wires From Whatever Power Supply You Are Using Under the Two Tubes.reinforce It Tape If You Want To
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