Complete and balance the following decomposition reaction.
{eq}CaCO_3(s) \overset{\Delta}\rightarrow {/eq}
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Complete and balance the following decomposition reaction.
{eq}CaCO_3(s) \overset{\Delta}\rightarrow {/eq}
Decomposition Reaction
In chemistry, decomposition refers to the break down of a compound into two or more smaller compounds. Usually, a solid residue is left while the other product is gaseous as observed through an evolution of gas.
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View this answerDecomposition of calcium carbonate produces calcium oxide and carbon dioxide:
{eq}\rm{CaCO_{3(s)}\overset{\Delta}{\rightarrow}...
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