Chemistry
Grade-10
Easy

Question

What is decomposition?

  1. Putting substances together
  2. Breaking substances apart
  3. Element replacing another element in a compound
  4. Burning of a substance

hintHint:

Decomposition is a natural process which literally means "to break down."

The correct answer is: Breaking substances apart


    Breaking substances apart is decomposition.
    • A decomposition reaction can be defined as a chemical reaction in which the reactant breaks down or disintegrates into two or more products. 
    • Decomposition usually relates to the breakdown or rupture of complicated organic substance into less complicated inorganic matter. 

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