Types of Decomposition

Definitions and examples

Binary (def)

Breaks into 2 elements

Binary (ex - 1)

1) 2NaCl_(s) —> 2Na_(s) + Cl_2(g)

Binary (ex - 2)

2) 2H₂O_(l) —> 2H_2(g) + O_2(g)

Metal Chlorate (def)

breaks into the metal chlorate + oxygen

Metal Chlorate (ex- 2)

2) 2KCIO_3(s) —> 2KCl_(s) + 3O_2(g)

Metal Chlorate (ex - 1)

1) Mg(CIO₃)_2(s) —> MgCl_2(s) + 3O_2(g)

Metal Carbonate (def)

Breaks into the metal oxide + carbon dioxide

Metal Carbonate (ex - 1)

1) Li₂CO_3(s) —> Li₂O_(s) + CO_2(g)

Metal Carbonate (ex - 2)

2) CaCo_3(s) —> CaO_(s) + CO_2(g)

Metal Hydroxide (def)

Breaks into the metal oxide + water

Metal Hydroxide (ex - 1)

1) Ca(OH)_2(s) —> CaO_(s) + H₂O_(l)

Metal Hydroxide (ex - 2)

2) 2KOH_(s) —> K₂O_(s) + H₂O_(l)