Question

What are decomposition reactions and explain with suitable examples

Answer 1

when a single reactant decompose into 2 or more products.. this reaction is called as decomposition reaction.

for example-

1) CaCO3----------> CaO + CO2

2) H2CO3------—-- > H2O + CO2

Hope helped...

Answer 2

Answer:

Decomposition Reaction

◆ When a compound breaks down

into two or more simple

substances by the application of

heat, electricity or light.

◆ Decomposition reactions are

opposite to the combination

reactions.