Definition
Thermal Decomposition
When a decomposition reaction is carried out by heating, it is called thermal decomposition.
Examples
- Ferrous Sulphate to Ferric Oxide and Sulphur Dioxide and Sulphur Trioxide
- Calcium Carbonate (Limestone) to Calcium Oxide and Carbon Dioxide
- Lead Nitrate to Lead Oxide and Nitrogen Dioxide + Oxygen
Electrolysis Decomposition
When a decomposition reaction is carried out by electricity, it is called elctrolysis.
Example
Photochemical Decomposition
When a decomposition reaction is carried out by light energy, it is called photochemical decomposition.
Examples
- Silver Chloride to Silver and Chlorine
- Silver Bromide to Silver and Bromine
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Flashcards
What is thermal decomposition?;;When a decomposition reaction is carried out by heating, it is called thermal decomposition.
What is electrolysis?;;When a decomposition reaction is carried out by electricity, it is called elctrolysis.
What is photochemical decomposition?;;When a decomposition reaction is carried out by light energy, it is called photochemical decomposition.
What type of decomposition reaction are these?
- Ferrous Sulphate to Ferric Oxide and Sulphur Dioxide and Sulphur Trioxide
- Calcium Carbonate (Limestone) to Calcium Oxide and Carbon Dioxide
- Lead Nitrate to Lead Oxide and Nitrogen Dioxide + Oxygen
? Thermal Decomposition
What type of decomposition reaction is this?
? Electrolysis
What type of decomposition reaction are these?
- Silver Chloride to Silver and Chlorine
- Silver Bromide to Silver and Bromine
? Photochemical Decomposition