Use the reaction to answer the question.

Question

2KCl → 2K + Cl2

Which type of reaction is shown?

(1 point)
Responses

combination
combination

decomposition
decomposition

combustion
combustion

displacement

Answer 1

The reaction 2KCl → 2K + Cl2 is a decomposition reaction. In this type of reaction, a compound (KCl) breaks down into its constituent elements (K and Cl2).