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How can a decomposition reaction help you determine whether a pure substance is an element or a compound?
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If a substance undergoes a decomposition reaction, it is a compound. Pure elements cannot decompose because there is nothing for them to decompose into.
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What is it called when a compound breaks apart?
This is a decomposition reaction.
What reaction shows a compound breaking apart into separate substances?
Decomposition reaction
Is the product of a decomposition reaction a compound or element?
Generally is compound; but it is not impossible that this product be an element.
Is decomposition reaction a chemical reaction?
It depends on the nature of the decomposition. if you are talking about biodegradeability in a substance, then no, its decomposition is mainly due to bacteria that will break down the various particles in the substance ("eat" them). There are, however certain chemical reactions which take place within the bacteria as the substance is being broken down, (much like those that happen in the human body) and the possibility of there being other products in the vicinity which may react to the substance (and degrade it) is always present. It could be said that decomposition is therefore a chemical reaction (or rather a series thereof), but with biodegradeability in mind it is not generally thought of as such.
What type of reaction produces two or more products from a single reactant?
The type of reaction that combines reactants to produce larger products is called synthesis. The opposite process of synthesis is decomposition.
What Type of chemical reaction in which a compound is broken into smaller substance?
Its a decomposition reaction
What type of reaction occur when complex compound are broken down into simpler substance?
This kind of reaction is called "decomposition".
What is it when a compound breaks apart into separate substance?
It's called Decomposition. For example, 2KClO3 --> 2KCl + 3O2
What is the difference between a combination reaction and a decomposition reaction?
Combination reaction, sometimes called synthesis, in composition elements get together to form a compound. eg 2Mg+O2--> 2MgO Decomposition, in decomposition, the compound comes apart.eg CaCO3-->CaO+CO2
what do we call the chemical reaction that uses an electrical current to decompose a compound?
electrolytic decomposition reaction.
The opposite of a decomposition reaction is called?
A formation reaction :) Decomposition implies the breakdown of a compound, formation implies the production of a compound.
How is a decomposition reaction done?
A method is the thermal decomposition of a compound.
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.
Is 2HgO a decomposition reaction?
Mercuric oxide is a compound not a reaction.
What reaction occurs when a substance is broken down into two or more simpler substances in a chemical reaction?
Breaking a substance down into two or more simpler substances is called as decomposition reaction.
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.
What is combination and decomposition?
when different indivisual element combine to form a compound, this reaction is called combination A reaction in which a Compound is decomposed into its constituent elements is called decomposition
