Decomposition and Oxidation Flashcards
1
Q
What is Decomposition?
A
When one substance forms into 2 new ones
2
Q
What is oxidation?
A
When a substance (usually a metal) reacts with oxygen to form an oxide
3
Q
Calcium carbonate goes to?
A
Calcium oxide +carbon dioxide
4
Q
Copper carbonate goes to?
A
Copper oxide + carbon dioxide
5
Q
Copper oxide goes to?
A
Copper + oxygen
6
Q
Copper + oxygen
A
Copper oxide
7
Q
Magnesium + oxygen
A
Magnesium oxide
8
Q
Carbon + oxygen
A
Carbon dioxide (carbon monoxide is reaction is incomplete)
9
Q
Hydrogen + oxygen
A
Water