When an electric current passes through water, _____ takes place, breaking down the compound into hydrogen and oxygen. a physical change an atomic change a chemical change an elemental change

Respuesta :

electrolysis takes place when an electric current passes through water.

Answer: a chemical change

Explanation:

A physical reaction is defined as the reaction in which a change in shape, size takes place. No new substance gets formed in these reactions.  Example: melting of ice

A chemical reaction is defined as the reaction in which a change in chemical composition takes place.A new substance is formed in these reactions.

Decomposition of water using electric current to produce hydrogen and oxygen is called as electrolysis and is a chemical change.

[tex]2H_2O\rightarrow 2H_2+O_2[/tex]

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