Chemistry
Give one example each of :
(a) Thermal decomposition.
(b) Electrolytic decomposition.
(c) Photochemical decomposition.
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(a) Calcium carbonate decomposes on heating.
CaCO3 CaO + CO2
(b) Water decomposes into hydrogen and oxygen.
2H2O 2H2 + O2
(c) Silver chloride decomposes in the presence of light.
2AgCl 2Ag + Cl2
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