Decomposition reactions

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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

  1. ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Chemistry. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998