Which is a characteristic of a decomposition reaction?
Substance P replaces X in the compound XY.
Substance XYZ breaks down into X, Y, and Z.
Substance Z burns in the presence of oxygen to form ZO.
Substance X combines with Y to form compound XY. @Somy

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Which is a characteristic of a decomposition reaction?
Substance P replaces X in the compound XY.
Substance XYZ breaks down into X, Y, and Z.
Substance Z burns in the presence of oxygen to form ZO.
Substance X combines with Y to form compound XY. @Somy

anonymous · Answer

is it the 3rd one

sweetburger · Answer

B.

sweetburger · Answer

the 3rd one is a combustion reaction

sweetburger · Answer

decomposition is the breaking apart of a compound usually and endothermic process.