What are thermolysis reactions? Give an example.
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Decomposition of nitrates, nitrites and ammonium compounds
Ammonium nitrite on heating yields nitrogen gas and water. Barium azide on heating yields barium metal and nitrogen gas. Sodium azide on heating at 300 °C gives nitrogen and sodium. Sodium nitrate on heating yields sodium nitrite and oxygen gas.
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A thermal decomposition reaction occurs when heat is applied to a compound causing it to decompose (break down) into multiple different chemical substances.
An example is when baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is heated
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