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  • Understanding Chemical Decomposition Reactions: Hydrogen Peroxide Example
    This is an example of a chemical decomposition reaction. Here's why:

    * Decomposition: A single reactant breaks down into two or more products.

    * Chemical Reaction: The molecules of the reactant are rearranged, forming new substances with different properties.

    In this case, hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) decomposes into water (H₂O) and oxygen gas (O₂):

    2 H₂O₂ → 2 H₂O + O₂

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