combustion and thermal decomposition Flashcards
1
Q
definition of thermal decomposition
A
use heat to break down a compound into other elements
if the element is reactive its harder to do thermal decomposition
2
Q
magnesium combustion with oxygen
A
magnesium oxide, white solid, white flame, pH 8
3
Q
hydrogen combustion with oxygen
A
hydrogen oxide (water), exsplosive
4
Q
sodium combustion with oxygen
A
sodium oxide, white solid, orange flame, pH 11
5
Q
carbon combustion combustion with oxygen
A
carbon dioxide, colourless gas, yellow/orange flame, pH 5
6
Q
non metals
A
acidic oxides
7
Q
metals
A
alkali oxides
