Chemistry thermal decomposition Flashcards
1
Q
What is a thermal decomposition reaction?
A
Whe a single substance breaks down on heating to make more than one product
2
Q
Why is the product simpler than the substance starting?
A
It has atoms of a smaller number of different elements
3
Q
If you heat copper carbonate, what will it break down to?
A
Copper oxide and carbon
4
Q
If you heat magnesium nitrate, what will it break down to?
A
Magnesium oxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen
