Question

Can ${\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}$ be broken down?

Answer 1

Electrolysis of water:

1. Electrolysis of water is the process in which electricity is used to decompose water into ${\mathrm{H}}^{+}$ and ${\mathrm{OH}}^{-}$ ions.
2. Hence, water molecules can be broken chemically by electrolysis.