thermal decomposition reactions Flashcards
1
Q
what does thermal decomposition mean?
A
breaking down with heat
2
Q
what is thermal decomposition?
A
when a substance breaks down into two or more new substances when heated
3
Q
how can metal carbonates break down?
A
some metal carbonates break down by heating
4
Q
what do metal carbonates break down into?
A
metal oxide
5
Q
what would happen if you heat up metal oxide and carbon dioxide?
A
colour change
6
Q
what else can be broken down by heating?
A
hydrated metal compounds
7
Q
what does hydrated metal compounds break into and what happens?
A
anhydrous metal compounds and water and you would normally see a colour change as the reaction happens
