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    A decomposition reaction breaks down one reactant into two or more products. There are three main types: thermolysis which uses heat, electrolysis which uses electricity, and photolysis which uses light. Thermal decomposition reactions require heat to supply energy and break bonds. An example is calcium carbonate decomposing into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide. Electrolytic decomposition uses electrical energy, like the electrolysis of water into hydrogen and oxygen. Photodecomposition reactions use photon energy, like ozone decomposing into oxygen and oxygen radicals. Decomposition reactions have important uses like cement manufacturing, metal extraction, relieving acid indigestion, and thermite welding.

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    A decomposition reaction breaks down one reactant into two or more products. There are three main types: thermolysis which uses heat, electrolysis which uses electricity, and photolysis which uses light. Thermal decomposition reactions require heat to supply energy and break bonds. An example is calcium carbonate decomposing into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide. Electrolytic decomposition uses electrical energy, like the electrolysis of water into hydrogen and oxygen. Photodecomposition reactions use photon energy, like ozone decomposing into oxygen and oxygen radicals. Decomposition reactions have important uses like cement manufacturing, metal extraction, relieving acid indigestion, and thermite welding.

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    Decomposition Reaction 1

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    A decomposition reaction breaks down one reactant into two or more products. There are three main types: thermolysis which uses heat, electrolysis which uses electricity, and photolysis which uses light. Thermal decomposition reactions require heat to supply energy and break bonds. An example is calcium carbonate decomposing into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide. Electrolytic decomposition uses electrical energy, like the electrolysis of water into hydrogen and oxygen. Photodecomposition reactions use photon energy, like ozone decomposing into oxygen and oxygen radicals. Decomposition reactions have important uses like cement manufacturing, metal extraction, relieving acid indigestion, and thermite welding.

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    DECOMPOSITION REACTION

    A decomposition reaction can be defined as a chemical reaction in which one reactant breaks down into
    two or more products.

    AB A+B

    EX:

    1. H2O H+O
    H2O H2 + O2
    2H20 2H2 + O2

    2. Na2Co3 Na2O + CO2

    3. Decomposing of sugar using sulfuric acid as a catalyst

    C12H22O11 12C + 11H2O

    Three types of DECOMPOSITION REACTION

    Thermolysis - Thermolysis is decomposition due to heat.

    Electrolysis - Electrolysis is decomposition due to electricity.

    Photolysis - Photolysis is decomposition due to light.

    >Thermal Decomposition Reaction

    A thermal decomposition reaction can be defined as a decomposition reaction which is activated by


    thermal energy. In other words, a thermal decomposition reaction requires energy to be supplied to the
    reactants in the form of heat.

    EX: CaCO3 → CaO + CO2

    When heated, calcium carbonate decomposes into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide. This process is
    employed in the manufacturing of quick lime, which is an important substance in many industries.

    >Electrolytic Decomposition Reaction

    An electrolytic decomposition reaction is a type of decomposition reaction in which the activation


    energy for decomposition is provided in the form of electrical energy.

    EX: 2H2O→ 2H2 + O2

    electrolysis of water
    >Photo decomposition/Photolytic decomposition

    A photodecomposition reaction is a type of decomposition reaction in which the reactant is broken


    down to its constituents by absorbing energy from photons.

    EX: O3 + hν → O2 + O.

    decomposition into dioxygen and an oxygen radical

    >Uses of Decomposition Reactions

    1. Manufacture of cement or calcium oxide.

    2. For metallurgical processes: Extraction of metals from their oxides, chlorides, etc.

    3. The relief from acid indigestion.

    4. Thermite welding.

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