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Which type of reaction is NH4NO3 (s) N2O (g) + H2O (g)?

synthesis
combustion
decomposition
single replacement

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Answer:

Decomposition reaction

Step-by-step explanation:

Decomposition reaction:

It is the reaction in which one substance is converted into the two or more products.

The decomposition reactions always involved one substance to decompose.

General chemical equation:

AB → A + B

The given chemical equation:

NH₄NO₃(s) → N₂O (g) + H₂O(g)

Ammonium nitrate is decomposed into nitrous oxide and water vapors.

Balanced chemical equation:

NH₄NO₃(s) → N₂O (g) + 2H₂O(g)

when it is rapidly heated it form N₂ and O₂.

2NH₄NO₃ → 2N₂ + O₂ + 4H₂O

By increasing the temperature decomposition is increased and in limited space due to pressure it may cause explosion.

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