ΔH = +572 kJ for the decomposition of water by the reaction 2 H 2O( ) → 2 H 2(g) + O 2(g). How many grams of water can be decomposed by 5.00 × 10 3 kJ of energy? ΔH = +572 kJ for the decomposition of water by the reaction 2 H 2O( ) → 2 H 2(g) + O 2(g). How many grams of water can be decomposed by 5.00 × 10 3 kJ of energy?