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16 Nov 2021
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Spontaneous processes occur without the use of external energy.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
Water is formed spontaneously from hydrogen and oxygen by the release of energy known as heat of creation.
As a result, the decomposition of water to recover hydrogen gas requires more energy than the heat of production of water.
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