How does charge density affect the rate of a decomposition? [closed]








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For example, for the thermal decomposition of carbonates of group 2 metals, how does the charge density decreasing down the group affect the rate of this decomposition?




Increase in charge density increases the polarizing capacity of the atom, decreasing the bond strength, thus facilitating easy decomposition


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