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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?
K
2
CO
3
and Na
2
CO
3
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.
Author
sudad.dragh
ID
51070
Card Set
Thermal Decomposition
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Thermal Decomposition
Updated
2010-11-23T08:03:56Z
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