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Is decomposition of water into its elements a physical process?
The decomposition is a chemical process.
What do decomposition and double displacement reaction have in common?
They both come up with two different compounds/elements then the original compound/element.
What is the act of separating into basic elements?
Decomposition
What elements are commonly found in decomposition?
its nitrogen water and oxygen.
Is NOBr decomposition exothermic or endothermic?
The decomposition of NOBr is endothermic, meaning it requires an input of energy to break down the compound into its constituent elements (NO and Br₂).
What is a common element of decomposition?
A common element of decomposition is nitrogen. This is a process where the chemical breakdown of complex molecules to simpler ones takes place.
Is decomposition a type of reaction?
Yes, decomposition is a type of chemical reaction. This chemical reaction breaks down a compound into its individual elements.
How are elements inside organisms returned to their environment?
Decomposition - when the organism dies and decays
Do decomposition reaction elements or compounds come together to from new compounnds?
Yes.
Why is it incorrect to state that a compound is broken down into its component elements in a decomposition reaction?
A decomposition reaction is one where a compound is broken down into simpler chemicals (which may be its elements)An example where this is not the case is the decomposition of Carbonic acid, which in water slowly breaks down into water and carbon dioxide (this is what is used in fizzy drinks)H2CO3 → H2O + CO2In decomposition, a molecule may break down into smaller molecules, but the molecules are still not elements. Some molecules will decompose to elements, but it is actually more common for them to just break down into smaller molecules.For example:Water can decompose (via electrolysis) by the reaction2H2O(l) → 2H2 + O2in this case, both of the products are elements.On the other hand, hydrogen peroxide spontaneously decomposes via the reaction2H2O2 → 2H2O + O2in this case, the products include an element and a molecule composed of more than one elementWhen heated, calcium carbonate decomposes via the reaction:CaCO3 → CaO + CO2obviously in this case neither product is an element
How are synthesis and decomposition reactions alike?
Synthesis and decomposition reactions are opposites. Synthesis: A + B -> C Decomposition: C -> A + B They both involve three elements or compounds, one of which is a combination of the other two. An example: N2O5 -> NO2 + NO3 Is a decomposition reaction.
Is it a chemical change when a compound splits into its original elements?
Yes, that would be a decomposition reaction.
