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Give one example of a decomposition reaction which is carried out:

(a) with electricity


(b) by applying heat

(a) To obtain sodium metal fused sodium chloride is decomposed by passing electricity and sodium metal is obtain.

(b) Strongly heating lead nitrate, breaks down it into form lead monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen.



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