Here's a breakdown:
* Decomposition reaction: A chemical reaction where a single reactant breaks down into two or more simpler products.
Example:
* The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) into water (H₂O) and oxygen gas (O₂):
2 H₂O₂ → 2 H₂O + O₂
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