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The equation NaCl →Na +Cl is a ______ reaction.

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You are looking at a decomposition reaction because the original compound is being broken into its individual elements.
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The equation NaCl →Na +Cl is a decomposition reaction since sodium chloride is broken down into its simpler components. Decomposition reaction involves the breaking down of larger compounds into a simpler one. It usually needs energy to occur.
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