Decomposition+P+Grady


 * Definition:** A single substance is broken down into two or more simpler substances.


 * Generic Formula:** AB --> A + B

A sentence could be Water decomposes down into Hydrogen gas and Oxygen gas. Again to turn this into an equation you have to find out all the symbols. They are **H, O** and **H2O**. When you write a decomposition equation the compound is one the right of the arrow and the two separated substances that are formed are to the left. In this **H** and **O** are diatomic again so they have a two next to them. **H2 and O2** Then you just write the equation- **H2O--->H2+O2**

To Balance this equation you have to put a 2 in front of water and a 2 in front of hydrogen to make the equation balanced.

In this picture The stuff to the left is the compound. It breaks down into its two parts; Red and silver.