What happens when Ammonium carbonate is exposed to air? (write balanced chemical equation)
1. Decomposition reaction:
The reaction in which the compound or molecules forms more than one product during the breakdown is termed as decomposition reaction.
2. Reaction of heating of Ammonium carbonate:
When Ammonium carbonate is exposed to air, it undergoes a decomposition reaction to give Ammonia, Carbon dioxide, and Water.
The balanced chemical equation for the decomposition of Ammonium carbonate is shown below.