Write one equation each for decomposition reactions where energy is supplied in the form of heat, light or electricity.

 

Answer

Energy is supplied in the form of heat;

 

Decomposition of Calcium Carbonate (CaCO 3

On heating of Calcium Carbonate (limestone),

It decomposes into Calcium Oxide (Quick Lime) + Carbon Dioxide

 

CaCO 3 (s)         →          CaO(s) + CO 2 (g) 

                                            (Limestone)    Heat       (Quick lime)




Energy is supplied in the form of light;

 

Silver Chloride turns grey in sunlight

It is because, the heat of sunlight decomposes silver chloride into silver and chlorine

 

2AgCl(s)      →      2Ag(s) + Cl 2 (g)

                                                                                  Sunlight 



Energy is supplied in the form of electricity;

 

Electrolysis of water

The breaking down of H 2 O into H 2 and O 2 by passing electricity is known as electrolysis of water.

2H 2 O        →          2H 2 + O 2

                                                                    Electricity   

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