Decomposition Rxn: (NH4)2CO3 → 2NH3 + H2O + CO2

[Sace Ver]

1. Homework Statement
(NH₄)₂CO₃ = 2NH₃ + H₂O + CO₂

Homework Equations

Decomposition Rxn

The Attempt at a Solution

I'm not quite sure why this reaction occurred can someone please explain it to me.

 

[Borek]

Can you elaborate on what you find confusing here?

 

[Sace Ver]

1. Homework Statement
(NH₄)₂CO₃ = 2NH₃ + H₂O + CO₂

Homework Equations

Decomposition Rxn

The Attempt at a Solution

I'm not quite sure why this reaction occurred can someone please explain it to me.

Why did it decompose the way it did?

 

[Borek]

Small, very stable molecules are the common decomposition products. Does it help?

What makes you think this is strange? What other decomposition products have you expected?