Decomposition+Reactions


 * Decomposition Reactions:**

Decomposition reactions are reactions in which a complex compound is broken down to its simpler "building blocks" or the substances the makeup the compound.


 * The Formula:**

The formula for decomposition reactions is AX—> A+X

> Ex: When a current is passed through water a process occurs called electrolysis which separates the hydrogen and oxygen molecules from each other. > Ex: H2O(l) __electricity__ > H2(g) + O2(g) > Ex: 2H2O(l) __electricity__ > 2H2(g) + O2(g)
 * Solving Decomposition Reaction Problems:**
 * 1) Like synthesis reactions start off with sentence form of the problem
 * 1) Turn the sentence into a formula based equation
 * 1) Finally balance each side of the equation so there is an equal amount of atoms on each side of the reaction
 * 1) Thats it the problems solved and you can continue on.