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| − | A '''decomposition reaction''' is a reaction that changes a [[compound]] into its constituent [[elements]] or polyatomic | + | A '''decomposition reaction''' is a reaction that changes a [[compound]] into its constituent [[elements]] or [[polyatomic ion]]s.<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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Latest revision as of 12:56, July 12, 2016
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:
- <math>AB \rightarrow A + B</math>
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Chemistry. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998