When an electric current passes through water, takes place, breaking down the compound into hydrogen and oxygen. a physical change an atomic change a chemical change an elemental change

a chemical change

Explanation:

A physical reaction is defined as the reaction in which a change in shape, size takes place. No new substance gets formed in these reactions.  Example: melting of ice

A chemical reaction is defined as the reaction in which a change in chemical composition takes place.A new substance is formed in these reactions.

Decomposition of water using electric current to produce hydrogen and oxygen is called as electrolysis and is a chemical change.

the old alchemists made significant contributions to science even though there starting premises were off a bit. their conclusions after failure would steer them into better directions for investigation. science is no more than close observation and the initial mistakes result in rethinking and retrying experiments.

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