Decomposition reactions can occur by sunlight.
Give two balanced equations for each.

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Solution

A substance breaks down into its simpler components in by the passage of sunlight.

Examples

1. Photolytic decomposition of silver nitrate: Silver nitrate decomposes in the presence of sunlight to give silver, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen.

The balanced equation for the reaction is,

$2 A g N O_{3} Sunlight - ---- \to 2 A g + 2 N O_{2} + O_{2}$

2. Photolytic decomposition of silver bromide: silver bromide decomposes in the presence of sunlight to give silver and bromine.

The balanced equation for the reaction is,

$2 A g B r Sunlight - ---- \to 2 A g + B r_{2}$

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Decomposition reactions can occur by sunlight.
Give two balanced equations for each.