metal carbonate decomposition Flashcards
1
Q
what is thermal decomposition?
A
when heat energy is used to break down a substance
2
Q
metal carbonates decompose to form what?
A
metal oxides and carbon dioxide
3
Q
copper carbonate is what colour?
A
green solid
4
Q
copper oxide is what colour?
A
black solid
5
Q
carbon dioxide is more or less dense than air?
A
more dense
6
Q
what does downward delivery mean?
A
it sinks to the bottom of a tube and collects there until you want to use it
