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Why are decomposition reactions called opposite of combination reactions?
Asked by chrisberetto2013 | 04 Mar, 2019, 04:16: PM
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In a decomposition reaction, a single substance decomposes to form two or more substances.
This is the exact opposite of combination reaction in which two or more reactants combine to form a single product.
Therefore, decomposition reactions called the opposite of combination reactions.
For example:
CaO + CO2 → CaCO3 ...... (Combination Reaction)
CaCO3 → CaO + CO2 ..... (Dcomposition Reaction)
Answered by Varsha | 04 Mar, 2019, 05:00: PM
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