Decomposition Reaction

Decomposition Reaction

A decomposition reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances. The general form of a decomposition reaction is:

AB → A + B

where AB is the reactant that decomposes...

Have you ever opened a bottle of soda and noticed the fizz escaping? That fizz is carbon dioxide gas being released as a result of a decomposition reaction.

The soda contains carbonic acid, which breaks down into water and carbon dioxide gas when you open the bottle, creating a familiar fizz.

A decomposition reaction is a reaction in...