They mix by diffusion. So, when you start out, they are essentially completely intermixed (provided you've waited long enough).tackyattack said:So I'm curious, if you mix two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen in a bottle, how do they mix?
First, what do you think would happen if you turned it upside down and it wasn't uncapped?I know that it wouldn't turn into water unless lit on fire. If the bottle was turned upside down and uncapped, would the oxygen fall out the bottom and hydrogen float to the top? Or are the two molecules stuck together so that both would end up falling out?
Chestermiller said:First, what do you think would happen if you turned it upside down and it wasn't uncapped?
Why doesn't it do that when the bottle is right-side-up?tackyattack said:I'm not sure. If it was lighter than air, it would float to the top. If it were heavier, it'd sink to the bottom?
Chestermiller said:Why doesn't it do that when the bottle is right-side-up?
tackyattack said:I know that it wouldn't turn into water unless lit on fire.
Hydrogen and oxygen mix through a process called combustion. When the two gases are combined and exposed to heat or a spark, they react and form water (H2O) as a byproduct.
The ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in a mixture depends on the specific reaction or process taking place. In water (H2O), the ratio is 2:1, as there are two hydrogen atoms for every one oxygen atom.
Yes, hydrogen and oxygen can mix without a spark or heat, but they will not react to form water. This is because a certain amount of energy is needed to break the bonds between the two elements and initiate the reaction.
Hydrogen and oxygen have different physical and chemical properties when they are mixed together compared to when they are separate. When mixed, they form a colorless, odorless gas that is highly flammable and can support combustion.
Mixing hydrogen and oxygen can be dangerous if not done properly. The resulting gas is highly flammable and can cause explosions if exposed to a spark or heat source. It is important to handle and store these gases carefully and in appropriate conditions.