A thermal decomposition reaction in which a metallic nitrate decomposes to give a basic oxide.

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Thermal decomposition reaction
Thermal decomposition is a chemical reaction where a single substance breaks into two or more simple substances when heated.
Example: When calcium nitrate is heated, it forms calcium oxide which is a basic oxide.
$2 Ca {({NO}_{3})}_{2} (s) \overset{∆}{\to} 2 CaO (s) + 4 {NO}_{2} (g) + O_{2} (g) Calcium nitrate Calcium oxide Nitrogen dioxide Oxygen$

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