Decomposition Reaction


 
 
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Decomposition Reaction

Decomposition Reaction: 

A reaction in which a single reactant breaks down to form two or more products,is known as decomposition reaction. This reaction is opposite to combination reaction. On the basis off the form of energy required for the reaction, these reactions are of three types:

(i) Thermal decomposition

These reactions use the energy in the form of heat for decomposition of the reactant, e.g.

(a) Calcium carbonate on heating, decomposes to give calcium oxide and carbon dioxide. Calcium oxide is used for manufacturing of cement.

      CaCO_{3}(s)overset{Heat}{rightarrow}CaO(s)+CO_{2}(g)

 Calcium carbonate    overset{Heat}{rightarrow}    Calcium oxide   + Carbon dioxide

   (Limestone)                  (Quick lime) 

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct ?

(a) Thermal decomposition reactions use the energy in the form of heat for decomposition of the recant.

(b) Ferrous sulphate on heating gives ferric oxide, sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide .

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Which of the following are correct ?

(a) A reaction in which a single recant breaks down to form two or more products,is known as decomposition reaction.

(b) Electrolysis reactions involve the use of electrical energy for the decomposition of the reactant molecules.

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

_________________ are used to extract several metals from their oxides or salts.

Right Option : C
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