Chapter 4, Problem 4.158QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The decomposition reaction of ${\text{NH}}_{\text{4}}\text{Cl}$ should be explained in the term of acid base reaction.

Concept introduction:

Acid -Base reaction:

• The reaction between acid and base to produce a salt is known as acid-base reaction.

Decomposition reaction:

• The decomposition of reactants gives the products in the reaction is known as decomposition reaction.