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Question
Give a balanced equation for the following type of reaction:
A thermal decomposition reaction in which a metallic nitrate decomposes to give – a basic oxide.
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Solution
\[\ce{2Ca[NO3]2->[\Delta]\underset{\text{Basic oxide}}{2CaO} + 4NO2 + O2}\]
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