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What kind of reaction does a compound break down into simpler substances?
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In decomposition
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What type of reaction does a complex substance break down into two or more simpler substances?
A decomposition reaction breaks down complex substances to simpler substances. For example, AB forms A+B.
Is the reverse reaction a condensation reaction or hydrolysis?
This is the addition of water to a substance. The water molecules break bonds in the original substance, therefore forming simpler substances.
Can you melt wood in a vacuum?
No. Wood that is heated in the absense of oxygen will chemically break down into simpler substances.
Is h20 a mixture or compound?
It's a compound. It is a single chemical formula. If something is a mixture of multiple compounds or substances, then there will be a break in the chemical formulas.
Change in which 1 or more substances combine or break apart to form new substances?
This is a chemical change, also known as a chemical reaction.
What type of reaction does a complex substance break down into two or more simpler substances?
A decomposition reaction breaks down complex substances to simpler substances. For example, AB forms A+B.
What is the chemical reaction our body uses to break starch down into simpler compound?
This chemical reaction is called hydrolysis.
What does a substance break down into during a decomposition reaction?
A substance breaks down into two or more simpler substances during a decomposition reaction.
A reaction involving the break up of a substance into simpler substances is called?
You question makes no sense. If particles dissolve they go into solution, they do not "break apart and scatter".
Is the reverse reaction a condensation reaction or hydrolysis?
This is the addition of water to a substance. The water molecules break bonds in the original substance, therefore forming simpler substances.
What statement is best supported by this evidence when chemical x is added to a certain liquid the chemical breaks into substances y and z it is not possible to break substances y and z into simpler?
x is a compound that was broken into y and z through a chemical reaction with the liquid. y and z are both elements.
How do you separate an Insoluble product from a liquid reaction mixture?
Precipitation- an insoluble solid is formed when two solutions are mixed Thermal decomposition- heat is used to break up a compound into simpler substances Neutralisation- an acid and an alkali react to produce a salt
How do fern and bread mould obtain their food.?
They break down the food into simpler substances
What is the chemical reaction that uses heat to decompose an compound?
Heat can be used to break compounds because there is a chemical reaction that takes place and it causes the particles in the compound to break
Can you melt wood in a vacuum?
No. Wood that is heated in the absense of oxygen will chemically break down into simpler substances.
The only way to break down a compound is through a?
The only way to break down a compound is through a chemical reaction.
What does the digestives system do?
The function of the digestive system is to break down the food we eat into simpler substances that can be absorbed by the blood.
