Is water still water after it evaporates or H and O?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the process of turning water into Hydrogen and Oxygen. The preferred method is through electrolysis, which uses high frequency but the exact frequency is not specified. Other methods, such as using steam, moisture, ice, air, vacuum or pressure are also mentioned. However, it is noted that adding water to extremely hot industrial fires can actually add fuel to the fire. The conversation also references Wikipedia and a specific page on photocatalytic water splitting for more information on the topic.
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I am fishing for ideas about turning water into Hydrogen and Oxygen.

Electrolis of water seems to be the preferred way to break down H0H into H and O. I see several claims online that claim water breaks down easy when using high frequency but they refuse to tell what frequency works best. Does that really work?

What about electrolis of steam, moisture, ice, air, in a vacuum or under pressure?

I read the fire department does not put water on extremely hot industrial fires at about 5000 degrees water breaks down to H and O and adds fuel to the fire.

Is there an easy way to break down water to get the Hydrogen?
 
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1. Is water still considered water after it evaporates?

Yes, water is still considered water after it evaporates. Evaporation is a physical process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, but it does not change its chemical composition. The molecules of water (H2O) remain the same, just in a different state.

2. Can water evaporate without leaving any residue?

Yes, water can evaporate without leaving any residue. When water evaporates, the molecules of water break apart and escape into the air as water vapor. There is no solid residue left behind because the water molecules do not have a solid state.

3. What happens to the hydrogen and oxygen atoms after water evaporates?

The hydrogen and oxygen atoms in water remain unchanged after evaporation. They are still bonded together to form water molecules, but they are now in a gaseous state instead of a liquid state.

4. Does water evaporate at all temperatures?

No, water does not evaporate at all temperatures. Evaporation is a temperature-dependent process, meaning that it occurs when the temperature is high enough for the water molecules to have enough energy to escape into the air as water vapor.

5. Can water evaporate in a closed container?

Yes, water can evaporate in a closed container. However, the water vapor will eventually reach a point of saturation where it cannot hold any more water molecules. This is when the water vapor will condense back into liquid form. In a closed container, the amount of water vapor that can be held is limited, so the evaporation process will eventually slow down and stop.

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