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    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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