CHEMICAL REACTIONS 8.4 - Types of Reactions
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
8.4 - Types of Reactions
Decomposition reactions include reaction of the general form:
AB 
A + B
where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances.
| Decomposition reaction: | 1. The decomposition of potassium chlorate, KClO3. |
 2KClO3
(s)
2 KCl (s) + 2 O2 (g) |
|
| 2. The decomposition of water, H2O. | |
| 2
H2O (l)
2 H2 (g) + O2 (g) |
Section
9.7
Decomposition
Reactions
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