What is decomposition reaction?
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Decomposition reaction is a reaction in which a single element decomposes or slpits to form 2 or more substances.
It is of 3 types:-
1. Thermal decompostion:- The decomposition which takes place in the presence of heat is known as thermal decomposition.
2. Electrolysis:- The decompsotion which takes place when electricity is passed in water is known as electrolysis
3. Photo chemical reaction:- The decomposition takes place in the presence of light is known as photo chemical reaction.
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Decomposition reaction is a reaction in which a single element decomposes or slpits to form 2 or more substances.
It is of 3 types:-
1. Thermal decompostion:- The decomposition which takes place in the presence of heat is known as thermal decomposition.
2. Electrolysis:- The decompsotion which takes place when electricity is passed in water is known as electrolysis
3. Photo chemical reaction:- The decomposition takes place in the presence of light is known as photo chemical reaction.
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A reaction in which a single compound breaks into two or more simpler compounds is known as a decomposition reaction.
◆ It takes the form of XY → X + Y
◆ A decomposition reaction is just the opposite of combination reaction.
◆ Example of a decomposition reaction: CaCO3 → CaO + CO2
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