The Chemistry of Decomposition Decomposition is defined as the biological and chemical changes a body undergoes after death. It is the decay of tissues and structures. There are two types of decomposition: abiotic and biotic. Abiotic decomposition is defined as the degradation of a substance by chemical or physical processes; such as hydrolysis‚ reduction‚ or oxidation. Biotic decomposition is the metabolic breakdown of materials into simpler components by living organisms. This is typically
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The Decomposition of Potassium Chlorate Hypothesis: Potassium chlorate decomposes into potassium chloride and oxygen gas‚ which means that when the glowing splint is inserted into the test tube‚ the flame will have enough fuel to fully reignite the splint. When the manganese dioxide is added‚ this will increase the rate of the production of oxygen in the reaction‚ without affecting the state of the manganese oxide. Materials: Test tube Retort stand Bunsen burner Scoopula Flint sparker 2cm of potassium
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Functional Decomposition Diagram An analyst first must understand an organization’s business functions before he or she can begin developing information systems. The functional decomposition diagram (FDD) is a business planning tool that depicts the hierarchy of business functions‚ processes‚ and subprocesses within an organization that are later described in detail using process models (chapter 6). The exercise of breaking down‚ or decomposing‚ the business functions into processes makes complex
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AIM: To carry out a lab experiment to decompose a carbonate using heat‚ also to carry out appropriate tests for the formation of products as a result of this decomposition. DISSCUSION: Carbonates are decomposed by heat into the corresponding oxides and carbon dioxide. The temperature of decomposition depends upon the activity of the metal; that is to say‚ the more active the metal‚ the more stable is the carbonate. Thus‚ the carbonates of sodium and potassium are stable at the highest temperature
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A plot of against gives a straight line. Example 4 The Arrhenius parameters which define the Arrhenius equation for the decomposition of cyclobutane are In (A/s-1) = 15.6 and Ea = 261 kJ mol-1. Determine the half-life of cyclobutane at the temperature of 773 K. C4H8 (g) 2 C2H4 (g) The decomposition of cyclobutane follows first order kinetics as the unit of A is s-1. Comment: The units for A provide information on the reaction’s overall order of kinetics
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Grass Decomposition Lab Problem: How do temperature‚ sunlight‚ amount of moisture‚ and presence of oxygen affect the decomposition of grass? Controlled Variable: Amount of grass and water in each container. Independent Variable: temperature‚ sunlight‚ amount of moisture‚ presence of oxygen. Dependent Variable: decomposition rate of grass. Hypothesis: I believe that there will be the most decomposition in high temperatures‚ low sunlight‚ low amount of moisture‚ and high presense
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The Decomposition of Baking Soda Purpose: - To determine the correct balanced equation for the decomposition of baking soda using % yield. PreLab Notes: Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) decomposes when heated yielding both gaseous products and solid products. The production of gas makes baking soda a leavening agent in baked goods. The trapped bubbles of gas give muffins and cakes a lighter‚ airier texture. When heated‚ baking soda decomposes in one of the following unbalanced equations.
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Module name: Physical Chemistry (CP 4117) Experiment: Heat of decomposition of hydrogen peroxide Lecturer: Dr Cheow Name: Loganathan Admin number: 1246102 Contents No. | Contents | Page | 1 | Abstract – a precise summary about the whole experiment and report. | 3 | 2 | Introduction to the experiment - a brief outline and relevant theory for the experiment and calculation | 3-4 | 3 | Procedure for the experiment
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Synthesis and Decomposition of Zinc Iodide Partners: Sonya Pasia and Kristen Kobayashi CH 085-01 20 September 2011 Zinc Iodide (ZnI2) was an interesting binary compound to experiment with. In this experiment‚ weakly acidified water (25mL distilled water with 18 drops 5M acetic acid solution) was used as an aid to bring molecules of the zinc and iodide atoms together‚ by dissolving iodine molecules‚ so that bonding would transpire to produce a reaction. Deprived of water‚ the Zn and I2
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10/03/15 – Sher Bindahnee Group members: Claire Lee and Carrie Gale – Rm 53 DECOMPOSITION OF COPPER CARBONATE (CuCO3) AIM – To investigate the thermal decomposition of copper carbonate. (qualitative assessment) HYPOTHESIS – The products of the decomposition of copper carbonate will be a metal oxide (CuO) and carbon dioxide gas. APPARATUS – ITEM QUANTITY/CONCENTRATION Copper carbonate 2 g Limewater (saturated Ca(OH)2 solution) 10 mL Bunsen burner Matches Test
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