no, u will have to soak then in order for them to die
It's decomposition
A combustion reaction involves carbon dioxide so it can't be that
The water is not being formed
The water is not replaced by the other molecules
So it is decomposition, not just from process of elimination, but also because decomposing water means heating it.
A change in temperature or color are two signs that a chemical reaction has taken place.
Polymer scientists have been trying to mimic this behavior by creating so called smart polymers. ... One of the most important classes of stimuli-responsive polymers used for controlled drug delivery is crosslinked polymer networks, e.g., hydrogels and microgels.
Hopefully this helps if not I’ll try rewriting it
"EMPIRICAL FORMULA" tells that!!