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Answer the following questions: 1. Why are decomposition reactions called the oppos of combination reaction? 2. Describe an activity to demonstrate decomposition reaction of lead nitrate. (a) Draw a labeled diagram of experimental set up and list two main observations. (b) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction. 3. What happens when water is added to Calcium Oxide? (a) Mention and define the type of reaction and name the product formed.

          Answer the following questions:
1. Why are decomposition reactions called the oppos
of combination reaction?
2. Describe an activity to demonstrate decomposition
reaction of lead nitrate.
(a) Draw a labeled diagram of experimental set up
and list two main observations.
(b) Write a balanced chemical equation for the
reaction.
3. What happens when water is added to Calcium
Oxide?
(a) Mention and define the type of reaction and
name the product formed.

Answer the following questions:
1. Why are decomposition reactions called the oppos
of combination reaction?
2. Describe an activity to demonstrate decomposition
reaction of lead nitrate.
(a) Draw a labeled diagram of experimental set up
and list two main observations.
(b) Write a balanced chemical equation for the
reaction.
3. What happens when water is added to Calcium
Oxide?
(a) Mention and define the type of reaction and
name the product formed.

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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Decomposition reactions involve a single compound breaking down into two or more simpler substances, whereas combination reactions involve two or more substances combining to form a single compound. They are opposite processes - one breaks apart (decomposition) Show more…

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Please give answers for this. Answer the following questions: 1. Why are decomposition reactions called the opposite of combination reactions? 2. Describe an activity to demonstrate the decomposition reaction of lead nitrate. (a) Draw a labeled diagram of the experimental setup and list two main observations. (b) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction. 3. What happens when water is added to Calcium Oxide? (a) Mention and define the type of reaction and name the product formed.