A decomposition reaction occurs when one reactant breaks down into two or more products. It can be represented by the general equation:
AB → A + B
In this equation, AB represents the reactant that begins the reaction, and A and B represent the products of the reaction. The arrow shows the direction in which the reaction occurs.
Q: What is the chemical equation for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to water(H2O) and oxygen (O2)?
A: The equation for this decomposition reaction is:
2 H2O2 → 2 H2O + O2
