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Decomposition reactions can be exothermic because resulting elements / compounds can be in lower energy state as compared to reacting compound. Hence excess energy is released in the form of heat.
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Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)
by Bauman, Robert W,, PhD
Published by
Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10:
032191855X
ISBN 13:
978-0-32191-855-0
Chapter 2 - The Chemistry of Microbiology - Tell Me Why - Question - Page 35: 1
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