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[J_Livermore]

H2O is a reactive molecule in the presence of many other molecules and/or elements. Among the resultant molecules are Carbon-based compounds where, upon combination, products such as CO2, COOH, (gases, alcohols, aldehydes), and more heavily Hydrogenated linear carbon chains, are produced.

The type of compound produced is dependent on: the relative attractiveness (potential difference, or affinities) for H vis-avis, C, O, etc, and the concentration of the various compounds in the "soup". Catalysts can also influence such an outcome, whereby the concentration of water (H2O) is effectively reduced. A study of the periodic table, (and from it how the direction of reactions is enhanced or retarded based on "Families" or "Groups"), would be an instructive starting point for those who are TRULY interested.

Lemme see.... Another way of putting it is that a given volume of water (molecular level) at initial conditions, is not necessarily equal to the same amount of water at the end. However, the amount of C, O, and H (atomic level) will remain constant in a simple inorganic or organic reaction. That is to say, the type and concentration of molecules at the final conditions will change.

Jus' an old farmer.

JL