Question

What is Decomposition reaction?​

Answer 1

What is decomposition reaction?

Decomposition reaction is the type of reaction in which a compound salt decomposes to give smaller salts or elements or bases.

For example:

AB ----> A + B

For example,

Calcium carbonate, when decomposes, gives calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.

CaCO₃ ------> CaO + CO₂

Answer 2

It is a type of chemical reaction in which a single reactant breaks down to form two or more products.

The energy from the decomposition of the reactant can be either in the form of heat , Iight or Electric current