Question

Explain the following terms with two examples for each and write the balanced chemical equations

i) Thermolysis (Thermal decomposition)

ii) Photolysis (Photo decomposition)​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Thermolysis (Thermal decomposition)

Thermal decomposition, or thermolysis, is a chemical decomposition caused by heat. The decomposition temperature of a substance is the temperature at which the substance chemically decomposes. The reaction is usually endothermic as heat is required to break chemical bonds in the compound undergoing decomposition.

Photolysis (Photo decomposition)

Photodissociation, photolysis, or photodecomposition is a chemical reaction in which a chemical compound is broken down by photons. It is defined as the interaction of one or more photons with one target molecule. Photodissociation is not limited to visible light.