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P-1 Chemical reactions and equations — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceP-1 Chemical reactions and equations5 Marks
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Give four uses of decomposition reaction.
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Answer

(i) It helps all the living matter to return back to nature, after death.
(ii) Management of garbage.
(iii) Photosynthesis → decomposition of water.
(iv) Photography → decomposition of silver bromide.
(v) Used in chemical industry to obtain elements from complex compounds.
(vi) Decomposition of agricultural waste leads to formation of compost.

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