decomposition reactions Flashcards
1
Q
what is a decomposition reaction
A
when a substance is being broken down into smaller substances
2
Q
what is thermal decomposition
A
when a substance breaks down when heated
3
Q
what is the structure of a thermal decomposition reaction
A
first you have a metal carbonate as your reactant. then for the products, you have the metal oxide + carbon dioxide
4
Q
what are the products for the reaction
copper carbonate ->
A
copper oxide + carbon dioxide
5
Q
what do all thermal decomposition reactions start with
A
1 reactant
6
Q
what happens to the limewater in a copper carbonate experiment
A
is the limewater turns cloudy, carbon dioxide is present
