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प्रश्न
What is a decomposition reaction?
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उत्तर
A decomposition reaction is a reaction in which a compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances. The general form of a decomposition reaction is:
AB → A + B
Most decomposition reactions require an input of energy in the form of heat, light, or electricity.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain, giving one example for each of the following chemical changes:
Displacement
(a) Define the neutralization reaction with an example.
(b) Give a balanced equation for this reaction.
(c) Give three applications of neutralization reactions.
State the type of reactions for the following represent and balance the ones that are not balanced.
PbO2 + SO2→ PbSO4
State the type of reactions for the following represent and balance the ones that are not balanced.
KNO3 + H2SO4 → HNO3 + KHSO4
State the type of reactions for the following represent and balance the ones that are not balanced.
CaCO3→ CaO+ CO2
Multiple choice:
The reaction BaCl2(aq) + H2SO4(aq) → BaSO4(s) + 2HCl(aq) is
State which of the substance given below evolve oxygen gas on thermal decomposition.
Trilead tetroxide
The reaction can be classified as:
State which of the following type, take place in the reaction is given below.
\[\ce{AgNO3 + HCl->AgCl + HNO3}\]
Complete the statement by filling in the blank with the correct word:
The neutral gas evolved when lead nitrate undergoes thermal decomposition is _________.
Match the chemical reactions in List I with the appropriate answer in List II.
| List I | List II |
| 1. \[\ce{AB⇌[heat]A + B}\] | A: Double decomposition |
| 2. \[\ce{AB->A + B}\] | B: Thermal dissociation |
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3. \[\ce{X+Y- + AB+B- ->X+B- + A+Y-}\] |
C: Endothermic reaction |
| 4. \[\ce{X + YZ->XZ + Y}\] | D: Displacement reaction |
| 5. \[\ce{X + Y->[heat]XY - \Delta}\] | E: Decomposition reaction |
