what is a decomposition reaction?

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i need help with my conclusion questions for science. Please Help!!

2006-12-18 11:01:37 · 4 answers · asked by Keisha 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Or the classic example, hydrogen peroxide decomposing to water and oxygen: 2 H2O2 -> 2 H20 + O2

2006-12-18 11:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by Scarlet Manuka 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

ORrrrrr water decomposing into oxygen and hydrogen ( opposite of formation reaction)

2006-12-18 19:04:20 · answer #2 · answered by Ravioli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

One species decomposing to two or more molecules. An example would be calcium carbonate decomposing by heat to calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.

2006-12-18 19:03:35 · answer #3 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It is a reaction that results in the breakdown of one of your initial compounds.

2006-12-18 19:11:44 · answer #4 · answered by 916 aquarius 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋