Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level
Photolysis of water
What Photolysis of water means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Light energy is used to split apart the strong bonds in water molecules, releasing hydrogen and oxygen.
Topics that use Photolysis of water
- Topic 5: On the Wild Side (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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