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    Chemistry
    Grade-10
    Easy

    Question

    This chemical equation for mercury oxide is an example of what type of reaction?
    2HgO  → 2Hg + O2

    1. Decomposition reaction
    2. Synthesis reaction
    3. Combustion reaction
    4. Combination reaction

    hintHint:

    Decomposition reactions are the chemical processes that involve the disintegration of chemical species into more basic components as products. 

    The correct answer is: Decomposition reaction

      This chemical equation- 2HgO rightwards arrow 2Hg + O2 for mercury oxide is an example of a Decomposition reaction. 
      • When one reactant yields two or more products, the chemical reaction is referred to as a decomposition reaction.
      • In the given reaction, mercury oxide breaks down into mercury and oxygen. 

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