Differentiate between a combination reaction and a decomposition reaction. Write one chemical equation each for these reactions.

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The chemical reaction in which a single product is formed two or more reactants and energy is evolved is known as combination reaction.

Example: 2Mg + O2+Burn → 2MgO

When a single reactant on gaining energy decomposes to give two or more simple products, such a reaction is called a decomposition reaction.

Example:

CaCO3+Heat → CaO+CO2

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