A chemical reaction that has the general formula of AB → A + B is best classified as a decomposition reaction.
A decomposition reaction refers is a chemical reaction whereby a single reactant produces two products or more.
<h2>Further Explanation</h2>
This type of chemical reaction is also called a chemical breakdown.
The formula for decomposition is as follows
AB → A + B
it is a type of reaction with a single reactant and multiple products. However, this type of reaction in some conditions can be undesirable but can also be used in many analytical techniques, such as mass spectrometry, traditional gravimetric analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis.
Decomposition reaction can be used for many other reasons, particularly in the production of different products.
Decomposition reactions can be classified into three main categories, which include
- Photolytic decomposition reaction
- Thermal decomposition reaction
- Electrolytic decomposition reaction
Example of Decomposition reaction includes:
Carbon acid is used as part of the ingredients production of soft drinks. A decomposition reaction occur when carbonic acid is broken down to yield water (H20) and carbon dioxide (Co2).
Decomposition reaction will take place when you open the soft drink and some carbon dioxide present in the drink escapes into air.
The equation for this type of reaction is as follows:
H2CO3 → H2O + CO2
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- chemical reaction
- decomposition reaction
- carbon acid
- product
- reactant
