Thermal decomposition Wikipedia
Examples. Calcium carbonate (limestone or chalk) decomposes into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide when heated. The chemical reaction is as follows: CaCO 3 → CaO + CO 2 The reaction is used to make quick lime, which is an industrially important product. Other example of thermal Decomposition is : 2Pb(NO 3) 2> 2PbO + O 2 +4NO 2. Some oxides, especially of weakly electropositive metals