alightdecomposition

=Decomposition= = =

When a molecule breaks down into two elements.

The Basic formula is: AB--> A+B

This just means that a compound splits into its respective elements.

for an example... lets bring out for his last bow, Hydrogen Oxide.

2H2O--> 2H + 2O

Just because its going the opposite way, does not mean it changes in how you balance it. Still make sure you balance both side to have the same amounts of elements on both sides.

Its just the opposite of Synthesis basically, pretty simple...

However one thing does change.

2H2O--> 2H + 2O is not written Hydrogen and Oxygen react to form Hydrogen Oxide, thats backwards!

so we would write it more like, Hydrogen Oxide break down into Hydrogen and Oxygen.

Decomp is usually due to heat force or electricity.

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