How do synthesis and decomposition reactions differ?

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Meave60
Dec 8, 2016

See the explanation.

Explanation:

Synthesis reactions occur when two or more simpler substances (atoms, ions, molecules) react to produce a single product.

Hydrogen peroxide is synthesized by the reaction between water and oxygen.

#"2H"_2"O" + "O"_2"##rarr##"2H"_2"O"_2"#

Decomposition reactions occur when a single compound is broken down into simpler products.

Potassium chlorate decomposes to produce potassium chloride and oxygen.

#"KClO"_3"##rarr##"KCl + O"_2"#

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