Question

Write the equation for the action of heat on ammonium chloride.

State whether the reaction is an example of thermal decomposition or thermal dissociation.

Answer 1

The action of heat on ammonium chloride (NH₄Cl) can be represented by the following equation:

\[\ce{NH4Cl <=> NH3 + HCl}\]

This reaction is an example of thermal dissociation, which occurs when a chemical breaks down into simpler components without oxygen. Ammonium chloride dissociates into NH₃ and HCl.