stealthinstinct said:2H2O2---> 2H2O+O2
In the decomposition equation above, how many grams of oxygen is made when 15.0 grams of H2O2 decomposes?
A decomposition equation is a chemical equation that represents the breakdown of a compound into simpler substances. It is also known as a decomposition reaction or analysis reaction.
A decomposition equation is typically written in the form of AB → A + B, where AB is the compound that is breaking down into its component elements, A and B. The arrow represents the direction of the reaction, with the reactant on the left and the products on the right.
The products of a decomposition reaction depend on the compound that is breaking down. Generally, the products will be simpler substances such as elements or smaller compounds. For example, the decomposition of water (H2O) produces the elements hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2).
Some common examples of decomposition equations include the breakdown of water (H2O) into hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2), the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water (H2O) and oxygen (O2), and the thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) into calcium oxide (CaO) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
To balance a decomposition equation, you need to ensure that the same number of atoms of each element is present on both sides of the equation. This can be achieved by adjusting the coefficients (numbers in front of each compound) as needed. It is also important to check that the charges are balanced for ionic compounds.