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September 16th 06, 09:21 PM
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No, it doesn't. You are basically arguing that you start out with NO3 and H2O and it goes No I am not arguing that. 2NO3 & 2H2O ---- 2NO2 & 2H2 ---- 2N01 & 2H2 ---- N2 & 2H2O. The water molecules are never broken up. Very good! When did I write water molecules were broken up? They just pass through when the system is functioning properly. Still wrong. Water is produced here. 2NO3 + 12H+ ---- N2 + 6H2O This is an enzymatic reaction involving nitrate reductase. The process is called DENITRIFICATION. O2 is NOT produced! Read for yourself: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denitrification http://www.reefscapes.net/articles/a...ogencycle.html When water molecules do get stripped of their oxygen, the hydrogen usually combines with sulfur to produce hydrogen sulphide. What? When did I mention water molecules getting stripped of oxygens? George Patterson Coffee is only a way of stealing time that should by rights belong to your slightly older self. 
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