Question

what is decomposition reaction? with types and examples

Answer 1

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A reaction in which a compound decomposes into two or more elements or compounds is known as decomposition reaction.
Some reactions are:
CaCO3 -------› CaO + CO2
2KClO3 -------› 2KCl + 3CO2
Two types of decomposition reactions are by heat and electricity.

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Answer 2

• Decomposition reaction :-

A reaction in which a single compound breakdown into two or more is called Decomposition reaction.

Types of Decomposition reaction are :-

• Decomposition reaction by heat.

The Reaction in which compound breakdown with the help of heat

For eg. :-

CaCO3 -----> CaO + CO2

• Decomposition reaction by electricity

The reaction in which compound breakdown by use of electricity.

For e.g. :-

2H2O ------> 2H2 + O2

• Decomposition reaction by light

The reaction in which the compound breakdown by the use of light.

For e.g. :-

AgCl ------> Ag + Cl2