Question
What type of reaction is shown in the equation below?
2H202H2+O2
A. synthesis
B. decomposition
C. single replacement
D. double replacement
2H202H2+O2
A. synthesis
B. decomposition
C. single replacement
D. double replacement
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The equation you provided is:
\[ 2 H_2O_2 \rightarrow 2 H_2 + O_2 \]
This reaction involves the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into hydrogen gas (H2) and oxygen gas (O2). Since it involves a compound breaking down into simpler substances, it is classified as a decomposition reaction.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
**B. decomposition**
\[ 2 H_2O_2 \rightarrow 2 H_2 + O_2 \]
This reaction involves the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into hydrogen gas (H2) and oxygen gas (O2). Since it involves a compound breaking down into simpler substances, it is classified as a decomposition reaction.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
**B. decomposition**