Decomposition Reactions
A compound breaks down to form two or more simpler substances
AB → A + B
Examples: 2H2O(g) → 2H2(g) + O2(g)
Cu(OH)2(s) → CuO(s) + H2O(g)
A compound breaks down to form two or more simpler substances
AB → A + B
Examples: 2H2O(g) → 2H2(g) + O2(g)
Cu(OH)2(s) → CuO(s) + H2O(g)