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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
(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.
CuO+H2→ Cu+ H2O
Decomposition reactions can occur by heat.
Give two balanced reactions for each.
State which of the substance given below evolve oxygen gas on thermal decomposition.
Washing soda
The reaction can be classified as:
State which of the following type, take place in the reaction is given below.
\[\ce{AgNO3 + HCl->AgCl + HNO3}\]
Give a balanced equation for the following reaction of synthesis involving the formation of:
A salt – from a trivalent metal and a coloured gas.
Convert hydrogen to hydrogen chloride by a direct combination reaction.
Give a balanced equation for the following type of reaction:
A synthesis reaction between a metal and a non-metal resulting in the formation of an insoluble salt of iron.
Give a balanced equation for the following type of reaction:
A decomposition reaction of a salt which leaves behind a silvery metal.
Differentiate between the following:
Synthesis reaction and a substitution reaction.
