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Write the equation for the action of heat on ammonium nitrate. State whether the reaction is an example of thermal decomposition or thermal dissociation. - Chemistry

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

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

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The action of heat on ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) can be represented by the following equation:

\[\ce{NH4NO3 <=> N2O + 2H2O}\]

This reaction is an example of thermal decomposition, which occurs when a chemical is broken down into simpler compounds using heat. Ammonium nitrate decomposes into nitrogen oxide (N2O) and water (H2O).

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