Question

Which of the following compounds will produce H2O as one of the products when it decomposes? (2 points)

BaO

Li2CO3

KClO3

H2SO4

Answer 1

the answer is the last choice D.) H2SO4

Answer 2

Answer is: H2SO4.

Balanced reaction of decomposition of sulfuric acid:

2H₂SO₄ → 2H₂O + 2SO₂ + O₂ at 830°C.

Sulfuric acid is strong acid.

Decomposition is reaction where one substance (in this example sulfuric acid) is broken down into two or more simpler substances (in this example water, sulfur dioxide and oxygen).