Pseudo-Dissociation of Water (IMAGE) DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Caption With the help of a single oxygen atom, the titanium oxide surface helps a water molecule split into two oxygen-hydrogen pairs called hydroxyls. Credit Lyubinetsky/PNNL Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.