What reaction is shown below?Ca(OH)₂ ⟶ CaO + H₂OA. Synthesis (S)B. Decompostion (D)C. Single Displacement (SD)D. Double Displacement (DD)E. Combustion (C)

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Sameetandpotatoes · Answer 1 · 2023-05-25T03:46:25+0000

The answer is B. Decomposition (D).

The reaction

$Ca(OH)_2\rightarrow CaO+H_2O$

is a Decomposition reaction, because after the reaction, one substance is decomposed in two new substances.