The above chemical equation describes the decomposition process of oxalic acid (H2C2O4) when heated. When heated, oxalic acid decomposes into water (H2O), carbon dioxide gas (CO2), and oxygen gas (O2).
- Reaction conditions:
The necessary condition for this reaction to occur is to heat the oxalic acid.
- Reaction process:
The reaction process is as follows: When heated, oxalic acid (H2C2O4) decomposes, and the oxalic acid molecules are split into water molecules (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and oxygen (O2).
- Phenomena that occur:
When you heat oxalic acid, you will see the phenomenon of evaporation and the appearance of gas bubbles. That is the carbon dioxide and oxygen gas generated from the decomposition process.