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(a)
The combination or decomposition reaction in the chemical equation:
SO 2 + O 2 → SO 3
(a)
Answer to Problem 4E
Explanation of Solution
Given Info: Refer to the exercise 13.1-2 (a) in the textbook.
Explanation:
A reaction in which two or more reactants are present and the reactants are combined to form only one product is called combination reaction.
A reaction in which only one reactant is present and the reactant is decomposed into two or more than two products is called decomposition reaction.
The given chemical equation is written as,
In the above equation, there are two reactants and one product. Therefore, the given chemical equation is a combination reaction.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the given chemical equation is a combination reaction.
(b)
The combination or decomposition reaction in the chemical equation:
NH 3 + O 2 → N 2 + H 2 O
(b)
Answer to Problem 4E
Explanation of Solution
Given Info: Refer to the excercise 13.1-2 (b) in the textbook.
Explanation:
A reaction in which two or more reactants are present and the reactants are combined to form only one product is called combination reaction.
A reaction in which only one reactant is present and the reactant is decomposed into two or more than two products is called decomposition reaction.
The given chemical equation is written as,
In the above equation, there are two reactants and two products. Therefore, the given chemical equation is neither combination nor decomposition reaction.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the given chemical equation is neither combination nor decomposition reaction.
(c)
The combination or decomposition reaction in the chemical equation:
C 4 H 10 + O 2 → CO 2 + H 2 O
(c)
Answer to Problem 4E
Explanation of Solution
Given Info: Refer to the excercise 13.1-2 (c) in the textbook.
Explanation:
A reaction in which two or more reactants are present and the reactants are combined to form only one product is called combination reaction.
A reaction in which only one reactant is present and the reactant is decomposed into two or more than two products is called decomposition reaction.
The given chemical equation is written as,
In the above equation, there are two reactants and two products. Therefore, the given chemical equation is neither combination nor decomposition reaction.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the given chemical equation is neither combination nor decomposition reaction.
(d)
The combination or decomposition reaction in the chemical equation:
Pb ( NO 3 ) 2 → PbO + NO 2 + O 2
(d)
Answer to Problem 4E
Explanation of Solution
Given Info: Refer to the excercise 13.1-2 (d) in the textbook.
Explanation:
A reaction in which two or more reactants are present and the reactants are combined to form only one product is called combination reaction.
A reaction in which only one reactant is present and the reactant is decomposed into two or more than two products is called decomposition reaction.
The given chemical equation is written as,
In the above equation, there are one reactant and three products. Therefore, the given chemical equation is a decomposition reaction.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the given chemical equation is a decomposition reaction.
(e)
The combination or decomposition reaction in the chemical equation:
Al + Fe 3 O 4 → Al 2 O 3 + Fe
(e)
Answer to Problem 4E
Explanation of Solution
Given Info: Refer to the excercise 13.1-2 (e) in the textbook.
Explanation:
A reaction in which two or more reactants are present and the reactants are combined to form only one product is called combination reaction.
A reaction in which only one reactant is present and the reactant is decomposed into two or more than two products is called decomposition reaction.
The given chemical equation is written as,
In the above equation, there are two reactants and two products. Therefore, the given chemical equation is neither combination nor decomposition reaction.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the given chemical equation is neither combination nor decomposition reaction.
(f)
The combination or decomposition reaction in the chemical equation:
Sr + H 2 O → Sr ( OH ) 2 + H 2
(f)
Answer to Problem 4E
Explanation of Solution
Given Info: Refer to the excercise 13.1-2 (f) in the textbook.
Explanation:
A reaction in which two or more reactants are present and the reactants are combined to form only one product is called combination reaction.
A reaction in which only one reactant is present and the reactant is decomposed into two or more than two products is called decomposition reaction.
The given chemical equation is written as,
In the above equation, there are two reactants and two products. Therefore, the given chemical equation is neither combination nor decomposition reaction.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the given chemical equation is neither combination nor decomposition reaction.
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