Question

Which generalized equation represents a decomposition reaction?


A +BC → AC+ B

A + B → AB

AB →A + B

Answer 1

What does decomposition mean?

Answer 2

It means to break down. Which equation shows two letters seperating (or breaking down)?

Answer 3

i think so

Answer 4

So which equation shows letters seperating?

Answer 5

1st one i think

Answer 6

You are partly right, the letter C has seperated from B, but has now joined A.

The correct answer is the 3rd one, because B has seperated from A and remains alone.