In decomposition reaction a compound is broken into elements or simpler compounds. It is also known analysis reaction.
General Reaction:
AB -----> A + B
Example :
Split into two elements.
General Reaction:
AB -----> A + B
Example :
Split into two elements.
2H2O → 2H2 + O2
MgCl2
→ Mg + Cl2
2KCl
→ 2K + Cl2
FeS
→ Fe + S
2KClO3 → 2KCl +
3O2
Split into two simpler compounds.
CaCO3 → CaO
+ CO2
H2CO3 → H2O + CO2
Na2CO3 → Na2O + CO2