Thermal means heat. Decomposing is the process of breaking down. Thermal decomposition is a chemical reaction that happens when a compound breaks down when heated. When sodium hydrogencarbonate is ...

The reaction of zinc metal with iodine shows direct combination, decomposition, recrystallization of sublimed I2, and electrolysis.

Did you know that a really fast chemical reaction makes riding in a car safer ... Sodium azide breaks down very quickly when heated or physically shocked. This is called decomposition. The products of ...