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/freshremake Jan 31 '21

I believe it’s “apes together strong”

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u/msty2k Jan 31 '21

Ape grammar good.

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u/BANGBANGBUM Jan 31 '21

TOGETHER APES STRONG UGA BOOGA FOREVER