Chapter 19, Problem 33R

To determine

To explain: The comparison and contrast between the synthesis and decomposition reaction.

Answer to Problem 33R

When two atoms or compounds react with each other to form one product, this process is called synthesis process or synthesis reaction. On the other hand, decomposition reaction is just opposite to the synthesis reaction. In decompaction reaction, the one compound is decomposed into the two or more substances.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The synthesis means combination while the word decomposition is just opposite to the synthesis. In synthesis reaction, new product is formed while the decomposition reaction involves the decomposition of the compound into two or more new substances.

When two atoms or compounds react with each other and produce one product, this process is called synthesis process while decomposition reaction is just opposite to the synthesis reaction. The synthesis means combination while the word decomposition is just opposite to the synthesis. In decompaction reaction, the one compound is decomposed into the two or more substances.

Conclusion:

Thus, the synthesis reaction is different form the decomposition reaction.