Certainly! Let's identify the type of reaction shown in the given chemical equation:
### Chemical Equation:
[tex]\[ 2 \, \text{NaClO}_3(s) \rightarrow 2 \, \text{NaCl}(s) + 3 \, \text{O}_2(g) \][/tex]
### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. Examine the Reactants and Products:
- Reactant: [tex]\( \text{NaClO}_3 \)[/tex]
- Products: [tex]\( \text{NaCl} \)[/tex] and [tex]\( \text{O}_2 \)[/tex]
2. Observe the Transformation:
- The reactant [tex]\( \text{NaClO}_3 \)[/tex] is a single compound.
- It breaks down into two simpler substances: [tex]\( \text{NaCl} \)[/tex] and [tex]\( \text{O}_2 \)[/tex].
3. Type of Reaction:
- In this reaction, a single compound decomposes into two or more simpler substances.
- This type of reaction is known as a Decomposition Reaction.
### Final Identification:
The reaction shown in the equation
[tex]\[ 2 \, \text{NaClO}_3(s) \rightarrow 2 \, \text{NaCl}(s) + 3 \, \text{O}_2(g) \][/tex]
is a Decomposition Reaction.
