Rules for Synthesis & Decomposition

M=Metal X=Non-metal

Carbonates

MCO₃ →CO_2(g) + MO _{(metal oxide)}

Hydrogen Carbonates

MHCO₃ → CO_2(g) + MO + H₂O

Hydroxides

M(OH) → MO + H₂O

Chlorates

MClO₃ → MCl _{(metal chloride)} + O_2(g)

Sulfites

MSO₃ → MO + SO_2(g)

Binary Comounds

MX → M + X _{(if diatomic be sure to indicate)}