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Ch. 2 The Chemical Level of Organization
Martini - Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 12th Edition
Martini, Nath, Bartholomew12th EditionFundamentals of Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780137854011Non è quello che usi tu?Cambia libro di testo
Capitolo 2, Problema 2

What is the following type of decomposition reaction called?
ABCD + H₂O → ABCH + DOH

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Step 1: Identify the reactants and products in the given reaction. Here, the reactant is ABCD and water (H₂O), and the products are ABCH and DOH.
Step 2: Recognize that the reaction involves the breaking of a compound (ABCD) into two parts (ABCH and DOH) with the addition of water.
Step 3: Understand that this type of reaction, where water is used to break bonds in a compound, is known as a hydrolysis reaction.
Step 4: Recall that hydrolysis reactions are a specific type of decomposition reaction where water splits a molecule into two smaller molecules or ions.
Step 5: Conclude that the given reaction is a hydrolysis reaction, a subtype of decomposition reactions involving water.

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