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Are exothermic reactions decomposition reactions or are they synthesis reactions?

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

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How does a synthesis reaction differ from a decomposition reaction?
A+...true.a synthesis would be A+B-->AB its combining, decomposition is AB-->A+B, its the breaking up of a substance
Is decomposition reaction a chemical reaction?
yes a decomposition reaction is a chemical reaction.
What is endothermic reaction and exothermic reaction?
exothermic reacticon-a chemical reaction in which energy is released to the surroundings as heatendothermic reaction- a chemical reaction in which more energy is needed to break the bonds in the...
What type of reaction is exothermic reaction?
The reaction in which energy is being released, and the overall energy change (enthalpy) is negative.
A what reaction is the opposite of a synthesis reaction?
decomposition reaction