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Decomposition of calcium carbonate to calcium oxide and carbon dioxide on heating is an important decomposition used in various industries.

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Are exothermic reactions decomposition reactions or are they synthesis reactions?

Synthesis reactions are generally characterized by being exothermic. Decomposition reactions are usually endothermic.


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