Question

Identify the type of reaction in the chemical reaction below:

Answer 1

Complete question is;

Identify the type of reaction in the chemical reaction below:

2P205 ➡️ 4P + 502

single replacement

synthesis

decomposition

combustion

double replacement

Answer:

Decomposition

Explanation:

We. An see in the question that the compound 2P205 is broken down into simpler substances which are phosphorus (P) and oxygen (O).

Now, this is a decomposition reaction because a decomposition reaction is one in which a compound is broken down into simpler substances