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Name: Kevin
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Age: 40s
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Date: 
1/9/2004
Question:
Is there a chemical that can break down water into hydrogen and oxygen?

Replies:
I don't think there is a chemical; however, depends upon energy. Perhaps a chemical could be used as a catalyst for the process. The following may be helpful.

http://www.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/hydrogen/basics.html

http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/success/en/ene/0343e.html

Anthony Brach, Ph.D


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