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-to define decomposition reaction -to describe the process of the composition type of chemical reaction. -to apply the process of decomposition to chemical reactions -to perform correct decomposition reactions.

-by using different Plants vs. Zombies themed games to present the concept and process of decomposition and to capture the interest of the reviewer.

 It is the separation of a chemical compound into elements or simpler compounds. It is sometimes defined as the exact opposite of a chemical synthesis. 1 Reactant Product + Product In general: AB A + B

Examples An example of spontaneous decomposition is that of hydrogen peroxide, which will slowly decompose into water and oxygen: 2 H2O2 2 H2O + O2 Carbonates will decompose when heated, a notable exception being that of carbonic acid, H2CO3. Carbonic acid, the "fizz" in sodas, pop cans and other carbonated beverages, will decompose over time (spontaneously) into carbon dioxide and water H2CO3 H2O + CO2 Other carbonates will decompose when heated producing the corresponding metal oxide and carbon dioxide. In the following equation M represents a metal: MCO3 MO + CO2 A specific example of this involving calcium carbonate:

CaCO3 CaO + CO2 A common decomposition of a chlorate to evolve oxygen utilizes potassium chlorate as follows: KClO3 2 KCl + 3 O2 2 Electrolysis the decomposition of a substance by an electric current.

2H2O (l) 2H2(g) + O2(g)

Speed up decomposition Toxic waste Waste Fats Explosives Slow down decomposition Anti-rust Anti-aging Decomposition Exceptions Carbonates and chlorates are special case decomposition reactions that do not go to the elements. Carbonates (CO32-) decompose to carbon dioxide and a metal oxide CaCO3 CO2 + CaO In some special cases, water is also a product. Chlorates (ClO3-) decompose to oxygen gas and a metal chloride 2 Al (ClO3)3 2 AlCl3 + 9 O2 2 Oxides (O ) decompose to an element/ compound and oxygen gas 2 PbO2 2 PbO + O2 Hydroxides (OH+) decompose to a metallic oxide and water Ca (OH)2 CaO + H2O Acids decompose to non-metallic oxides and water H2SO3 SO2 + H2O

A. Ferb needs help to go to his Zen garden. In order to help his way out, you need to perform the following questions about decomposition.

B. Match the following plants on their correct position by predicting the products formed using decomposition reaction.

C. Answer the following questions using the game Snake and Ladder Be sure to start at number 1.

A. Determine if the reaction is a Decomposition reaction or not. Write D if it is a decomposition reaction and N if not. 1. 2CuCl + 3O2 2CuClO3 2. Fe(OH)2 FeO + H2O 3. Al2(ClO3)3 2AlCl3 + 9O2 4. 3Ca + 2H3BO3 Ca3(BO3)2 + 3H2 5. BeO + H2O Be(OH)2 6. CO2 + H2O H2CO3 7. 2 H2O 2 H2 + O2 8. 2Al + Fe2O3 Al2O + 2Fe 9. 2 KCl(s) 2 K(s) + Cl2(g) 10. 2HgO 2Hg + O2 B. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. C. Perform the following Decomposition reactions and balance. PbO2(s) AlN(s) FeCO3 H2CO3 2 KClO3 H2SO3 NaClO3 Ca(OH)2 (NH4)2CO3 2 NaHCO3 Fill in the blanks. Decomposition is the 1.__________ of a chemical 2.________ into elements or 3._______ compounds. It is sometimes defined as the exact 4.__________ of chemical 5.__________. One 6._________ 7.________ +8. ________ In general: AB 9._ + 10._

ASSESSMENT CARDS A. 1. N 2. D 3. D 4. N 5. N 6. N 7. D 8. N 9. D 10. D B. 1. 2 PbO2(s) 2 PbO + O2 2. AlN(s) Al + N (bal) 3. FeCO3 FeO + CO2 (bal) 4. H2CO3 CO2 + H2O (bal) 5. 2 KClO3 2 KCl + 3 O2 6. H2SO3 SO2 + H2O (bal) 7. NaClO3 2 NaCl + 3 O2 8. Ca(OH)2 CaO + H2O (bal) 9. (NH4)2CO3 2NH3 + CO2 + H2O 10. 2 NaHCO3 Na2CO3 + CO2 + H2O C. 1. separation 2. compound 3. simpler 4. opposite 5. synthesis 6. reactant 7. product 8. product 9. A 10. B