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Heat speeds up the decomposition process
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Does heat help decomposition?
yes
What kind of symbol is used to show that heat is needed in decomposition reaction?
There is no symbol that will show weather or not heat is needed in a decomposition reaction.
If you break a compound down by using heat it is called?
Solids melt on heating. A2. But if you are thinking of the destruction of the material, perhaps pyrolysis is what you seek.
What is thermal decomposition?
in English it is basically breaking something down using heat --------------- Thermal decomposition is a chemical reaction of decomposition under the effect of high temperature: the compound breaks down into other substances when it is heated. For example: copper(II) sulfide when heated produces copper + sulfur dioxide
How does heat and cold affect a compost pile?
Extreme heat and cold will effect compost formation. Many times I have measured very active compost piles, with sufficient moisture, at 120 degrees F. Temperatures above may begin to adversely effect decomposition, depending on moisture present. I do not know at what higher temperatures decomposition slows or stops. Cold temperatures slow the metabolism of decomposition organisms. Therefore compost formation eventually stops at temperatures approaching freezing. The decay organisms vary greatly and their heat/cold tolerances will vary also.
Thermal decomposition and decomposition temperature-is it refer to the same things?
Thermal decomposition is the process by which chemical bonds are broken in the presence of heat. Decomposition temperature is the temperature at which thermal decomposition occurs, which differs for different compounds.
How does presence of light affect the rate of decomposition?
light will produces heat which will speed up the rate of decomposition.
What does the decomposition of organic matter by heat describe?
Pyrolysis
What is it called when heat breaks up a substance?
Thermal Decomposition
What is the effect of moisture and warm temperature on decomposition?
Moisture and warm temperature speed decomposition. This is a form of abiotic decomposition as it employs a chemical or physical process without the involvement of micro-organisms.
What kind of reaction is Copper II hydroxide plus heat?
Decomposition!
What is action of heat on salts?
- Melting or - Sublimation or - Vaporization or - Thermal decomposition
