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Interpretation:The decomposition reaction needs to be explained and classified.
Concept Introduction:A
A balance chemical reaction contains same number of atoms at both sides of the chemical reaction.
Answer to Problem 37A
Decomposition reaction can be defined as chemical reaction in which one of the substance decompose to two or more components of it.
It can be further classified as:
- Thermal decomposition reaction
- Electrolytic decomposition reaction
- Photo-decomposition reaction
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Decomposition reactions can be classified in different ways.
Decomposition reaction can be defined as chemical reaction in which one of the substance decompose to two or more components of it.
For example decomposition of HgO leads to formation of Hg metal and O2 gas.
It can be further classified as:
- Thermal decomposition reaction − Such decomposition reactions occur in the presence of high temperature.
- Electrolytic decomposition reaction − These decomposition reactions takes place due to the flow of electricity.
- Photo-decomposition reaction − These decomposition reactions occur in the presence of light.
Decomposition reaction can be defined as chemical reaction in which one of the substance decompose to two or more components of it.
It can be further classified as:
- Thermal decomposition reaction
- Electrolytic decomposition reaction
- Photo-decomposition reaction
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