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5.5 Thermal Decomposition of Group 2 Carbonates and Nitrates
Thermal Decomposition: The breakdown of a compound into two or more different substances by the application of heat. · Thermal Stability: The resistance of a compound to decomposition when heated. A more thermally stable compound requires a higher temperature to decompose.
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5.5 Thermal Decomposition of Group 2 Carbonates and Nitrates
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- Thermal Decomposition: The breakdown of a compound into two or more different substances by the application of heat. - Thermal Stability: The resistance of a compound to decomposition when heated. A more thermally stable compound requires a higher temperature to decompose.
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- Thermal Decomposition: The breakdown of a compound into two or more different substances by the application of heat. - Thermal Stability: The resistance of a compound to decomposition when heated. A more thermally stable compound requires a higher temperature to decompose.
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- - Thermal Decomposition: The breakdown of a compound into two or more different substances by the application of heat. - Thermal Stability: The resistan
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