chemical decomposition
breakdown of a single entity (normal molecule, reaction intermediate, etc.) into two or more fragments; opposite or reverse process of a synthesis reaction
cracking
thermal or catalytic decomposition of a compound such as a hydrocarbon into chemical species of smaller molecular weight
depolymerization
process of converting a polymer into a monomer or a mixture of monomers
catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide demonstration
demonstration of catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
thermal decomposition
chemical decomposition caused by heat