Chemical Equations and Reactions WS

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decomposition reaction

Explanation:

The reaction equation is given as:

      _Ca(OH)₂  →   _CaO    +   _H₂O

This reaction is a decomposition reaction in which a single reactant breaks down to give two or more products.

To balance the equation, we assign variables a, b and c, then we use a mathematical approach to solve the problem;

          aCa(OH)₂  →   bCaO    +   cH₂O

Conserving Ca : a = b

                    O:  2a  = b + c

                   H:   2a = 2c

let a  = 1, b = 1 , c = 1

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