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 * __What happens in a decomposition reaction?__**

Decomposition are thought of as the opposite of synthesis reactions. This type of reaction occures when a single substance is broken down to produce two or more simpler substances.


 * __Representation of a Decomposition Reaction:__**

AB → A + B

The left side of the equation represents the compound before it breaks down. The right side of the equation shows the compound broken down to produce two simpler substances.


 * __Sentence of an Example Decomposition Reaction:__**

Hydrogen Peroxide → Water + Oxygen


 * __Converting the Sentence into a Formula:__**

To convert this into an equation, one must first figure out the atomic symbol of each element. In this case we have.. Hydrogen- H Oxygen- O

Then replace the words with the symbols and finish by balancing the formula.. 2H2O2 → 2H2O + O2


 * __Result of the Chemical Reaction:__**



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