Splitting Water Molecules By Hand

In this video I split water in to hydrogen and oxygen and talk about how much physical work it takes to do.

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[RBlnd]

This made me imagine some post-apocalyptic world like Mad Max, where people are using hand-cranked generators to extract hydroxy gas from seawater in order to make bombs or something

[bjbarlowe]

“That’s because I’m also generating chlorine gas.”

Careful, bro!

[brianopatosky]

This was a very creative way to demonstrate electrolysis, induction, and various other physics and chemistry topics. Thanks for continuing to find ways to inspire creativity in science!

[aeroant]

While everyone's studied electrolysis in school, the way you have explained it and made it so relatable is amazing!

[jacobgarcia]

The Pentagon: “Where’d that explosion come from? North Korea? Iran?”

YouTubers: “No. Action Lab’s just splitting atoms.”

[Sid-ixqr]

*COVID-19 spreads.

Jimmy: "Okay everybody, today we're going to cut water."

[forgesmith]

Any chefs in here saw the title and thumb nail and instantly went, "yeah, go get me the dehydrated water from dry storage too"

[JustADioWhosAHeroForFun]

*The water bender is back at it again*

[CookiePieMonster]

Bro, been watching for years and gotta say outta all scientific channels out there you're my favorite. I always find myself saying "Eff yeah, science!" Everytime I watch a vid. Keep up the knowledge and thank you as well.

[TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

By putting in sodium hydroxide, you prevent the creation of chlorine gasses? Didn't know that, very fascinating.

[icejamevents]

9:10 “as I put it in, it’s going to get harder”

[ivanljujic]

"It's very explosive"
Said right after putting a lighter next to it, lmao.

[eugenetswong]

James, thanks for this. It probably did the best job of explaining electricity, electrolysis, and resistance.

[aarav__khandhar]

Action Lab :CORONA!
Water:Aight social Distancing!

[pecfree]

Every single of your videos bring a new science fact I never heard of in a fun and enjoyable manner. I love the work you do bro. Bless👍👊

[Kenjiro]

I love your approach to basic science. Just the fact that cranking your dynamo unconnected vs shorted and demonstrating that the effort changes is truly profound. 😁👍

[jackabestyt]

I love this channel since you learn so much, but I have no understanding of molecules yet, so my brain is day dreaming. Keep up the great work!

[sadiesstuff]

this video: exists
me: staring at my cup of water in wonder

[lanthan]

Sees notifications
*Hears a nuke in the distance....*

[yohaijohn]

This is just electrolysis with extra steps