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By passing electric current through water, H2 and O2 are obtained as: 

2H2Oelectric current2H2+O2

But H2 and O2 can also be combined to form water

2H2+O22H2O

The first reaction is a decomposition reaction and the second reaction is a combination reaction. Is this statement true? Justify.

Important Questions on Chemical Reactions and Equations

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How are combination and decomposition reactions related?
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What is a displacement reaction? Give one example.
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Classify the following reaction as combination, decomposition or displacement reaction:

CH4  catalyst C +2H2

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Classify the following reaction as combination, decomposition or displacement reaction:

SO2 +H2O H2SO3

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Classify the following reaction as combination, decomposition or displacement reaction:

2Na + 2H2O 2NaOH +H2

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Classify the following reaction as combination, decomposition or displacement reaction:

Zns + 2AgNO3aq ZnNO32aq +2Ags

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Translate the following into the language of chemistry: 

Sulphur dioxide reacts with oxygen at 450°Cin the presence of a catalyst V2O5to form sulphur trioxide. The reaction is reversible and 182kJof energy is liberated.

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Correct the equation and then balance it:

Ca +H2O CaOH +H2N2  +H NH3