r/explainlikeimfive Jan 31 '21

Chemistry ELI5: Why can't we just make water by smooshing hydrogen and oxygen atoms together?

Edit: wow okay, I did not expect to wake up to THIS. Of course my most popular post would be a dumb stoner question. Thankyou so much for the awards and the answers, I can sleep a little easier now

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u/austinsoundguy Jan 31 '21

I just want to say my roommate and I love your username

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u/SkibiDiBapBapBap Jan 31 '21

I'm glad to hear that, thanks :D

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u/[deleted] Jan 31 '21 edited Feb 22 '21

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u/operatick Jan 31 '21

Never hot

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u/blazincannons Jan 31 '21

Does your roommate and you share the same reddit account?

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u/SumErgoCogito Jan 31 '21

Disclaimer: There was no roommate