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What is a decomposition reaction?


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Decomposition reaction is the reaction in which one compound is broken down into two or more simpler compounds.

For example:-

  • Decomposition of water (H2O)is as follows:-

2H2O(l)2H2(g)+O2(g)WaterHydrogenOxygen

  • Decomposition of calcium carbonate (CaCO3):-

CaCO3(s)CaO(s)+CO2(g)CalciumcarbonateCalciumoxideCarbondioxide


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