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Gaseous dichlorine monoxide decomposes readily to chlorine
Chapter 3, Problem 63P(choose chapter or problem)
Gaseous dichlorine monoxide decomposes readily to chlorine and oxygen gases.
Which of the following scenes best depicts the product mixture after the decomposition?
Write the balanced equation for the decomposition.
If each oxygen atom represents \(0.050 mol\), how many molecules of dichlorine monoxide were present before the decomposition?
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
0.050 mol
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Gaseous dichlorine monoxide decomposes readily to chlorine and oxygen gases.
Which of the following scenes best depicts the product mixture after the decomposition?
Write the balanced equation for the decomposition.
If each oxygen atom represents \(0.050 mol\), how many molecules of dichlorine monoxide were present before the decomposition?
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
0.050 mol
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
Decomposition reaction
When energy is provided to a chemical compound, it decomposes into two or more substances. This is called a decomposition reaction, and it is the opposite of a synthesis reaction.
The energy can be provided to the compound in the form of heat, light or electricity. Based on the energy source, decomposition reactions can be thermal decomposition, electrolytic decomposition or photodecomposition reactions.
The products of a decomposition reaction can be elements or compounds. The energy required for the decomposition of a compound depends on the stability of the compound. If the compound is highly stable, it resists decomposition and therefore, more energy is required.