Can 8th graders make hydrogen fuel from water?

[halwesthadad]

I was given a task for homework. I am in 8th grade and please could you tell me how you separate hydrogen from h2o and make hydrogen fuel. thanks

 

[mit]

with a electrolytic cell containing water and a little sulfuric acid (for a good conduction) a anode and kathode and dc current from an outside voltage source. At the negative side you will obtain H2 at the positive side O2.

 

[Blueshift5]

Hello! That's a great question. Hydrogen fuel is a clean and renewable source of energy that is made by separating hydrogen from water (H2O). This process is called electrolysis and involves passing an electric current through water, which breaks the bonds between hydrogen and oxygen molecules, releasing hydrogen gas.

To do this, you would need a device called an electrolyzer, which has two electrodes (usually made of metal) connected to a power source. When the electric current flows through the water, it causes the hydrogen molecules to collect at the negative electrode (called the cathode) and the oxygen molecules to collect at the positive electrode (called the anode). The hydrogen gas can then be collected and stored for use as fuel.

It's important to note that the electricity used in this process can come from a variety of sources, including renewable sources like solar or wind power, making hydrogen fuel a truly clean and sustainable energy option.

I hope this helps with your homework assignment. Keep exploring and learning about science!