Types of Chemical Reaction (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Decomposition reaction definition
Decomposition reaction definition
One compound breaks into two or more simpler substances
Reactants vs products in decomposition
Reactants vs products in decomposition
One reactant breaks into multiple products
Three methods causing decomposition
Three methods causing decomposition
Heating, electric current, and light
Thermal decomposition
Thermal decomposition
Compound breaks down upon heating
Products of carbonate thermal decomposition
Products of carbonate thermal decomposition
Metal oxide + gas
Products of hydroxide thermal decomposition
Products of hydroxide thermal decomposition
Metal oxide + vapour
Electrolysis
Electrolysis
Electric current breaks down molten/aqueous compound
Requirement for electrolysis
Requirement for electrolysis
Ions must move freely (molten or dissolved)
Photodecomposition (photolysis)
Photodecomposition (photolysis)
Decomposition by light energy
Silver chloride colour change in light
Silver chloride colour change in light
White → purple → black