Write down three types of decomposition reaction with one example each...
Decomposition Reactions in Class 10 Chemistry
- **Thermal Decomposition**
- **Example:** Decomposition of calcium carbonate
- **Explanation:** In this reaction, when calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is heated, it decomposes into calcium oxide (CaO) and carbon dioxide (CO2). The chemical equation for this reaction is:
CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2(g)
- **Electrolytic Decomposition**
- **Example:** Decomposition of water
- **Explanation:** When an electric current is passed through water (H2O), it undergoes electrolytic decomposition to form hydrogen gas (H2) and oxygen gas (O2). The chemical equation for this reaction is:
2H2O(l) → 2H2(g) + O2(g)
- **Photolytic Decomposition**
- **Example:** Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
- **Explanation:** When hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is exposed to light, it decomposes into water (H2O) and oxygen gas (O2). The chemical equation for this reaction is:
2H2O2(aq) → 2H2O(l) + O2(g)