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| − | A '''decomposition reaction''' is a reaction that changes a [[compound]] into its constituent [[elements]] or polyatomic ions | + | 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> |
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| + | The general form of an [[irreversible reaction|irreversible]] decomposition reaction is: | ||
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Revision as of 15:49, September 18, 2007
A decomposition reaction is a reaction that changes a compound into its constituent elements or polyatomic ions.[1]
The general form of an irreversible decomposition reaction is:
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Chemistry. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998