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Decomposition

Ok decomposition is exactly what it sounds like, decomposition is when a compound or molecule breaks down into simpler elements or compounds.

For example compound AB is a compound that undergoes the chemical reaction of decomposition, where it will break down into simpler elements A and B.

AB - -> A + B Lets use a real example for the chemical reaction For example the compound C0 2or as known as carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide will go through a massive temperature change and will decompose into Carbon and Oxygen gas. Carbon dioxide goes through heat and the elements oxygen and carbon are formed. C02 - - > C + 0 2 Since carbon has the charge of +4 and oxygen has the charge of -2 there are two oxygens and one carbon. As the compound undergoes through heat the bond weakens and falls apart.

Well, that's pretty much it for decomposition. Go back to the main reaction page for the other reactions!! http://reich-chemistry.wikispaces.com/D.Lazarev+and+M.Higgins+Reaction+Teaching+Wiki