Thermal Decomposition

Define: Thermal Decomposition

Breaking down of chemical substances into simpler substances using strong heat.
Metal Carbonate -->

Metal Oxide + Carbon Dioxide
What colour is Calcium Carbonate?

White
What colour is Copper Carbonate?

Green
What two Carbonates are thermally stable and DO NOT break down?

K₂CO₃and Na₂CO₃
Metal Bicarbonate -->

Metal Carbonate + Carbon Dioxide + Water
What are the only bicarbonates that exist in solid form?

Sodium Bicarbonate and Potassium Bicarbonate. All other bicarbonates exist in solution.
Metal Hydroxide -->

Metal Oxide + Water
What are two hydroxides that do not decompose?

NaOH and KOH, they are thermally stable.

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Thermal Decomposition

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Thermal Decomposition

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2010-11-23T08:03:56Z

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