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What type of reaction is

Ammonia (NH3) breaking down into nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Look at the reaction.

2NH3 ===> N2 + 3H2

It's a molecule that is breaking down to two elements on the periodic table. We used to call such a thing as a simple decomposition.

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