Thermal decomposition Flashcards
1
Q
What is thermal decpomosition
A
Breaking down a compound using heat
2
Q
Group 2
A
Carbonates copper,magnesium, calcium thermally decompose and produced carbon dioxide
3
Q
Group 1
A
Carbonates potassium and sodium didn’t decompose. They needed to be heated more intensely to decompose
4
Q
Copper carbonate
A
CuCO3 –> CuO+ C02