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Decomposition reactions (view source)
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A '''decomposition reaction''' is a reaction that changes a [[compound]] into its constituent [[elements]] or polyatomic ions (Ions made of multiple elements).<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>
A '''decomposition reaction''' is a reaction that changes a [[compound]] into its constituent [[elements]] or [[polyatomic ions]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>
The general form of an [[irreversible reaction|irreversible]] decomposition reaction is:
:<math>AB \rightarrow A + B</math>
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