Answer to Question #196990 in General Chemistry for lea

Question

Briefly explain what is meant by a decomposition reaction?

What is a well plate and what is it used for?

Answer 1

A decomposition reaction is a reaction in which a compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances. The general form of a decomposition reaction is: AB→A+B. Most decomposition reactions require an input of energy in the form of heat, light, or electricity.

A microplate or microtiter plate (spelled Microtiter is a registered trade name in the United States), microwell plate, multiwell, is a flat plate with multiple "wells" used as small test tubes. The microplate has become a standard tool in analytical research and clinical diagnostic testing laboratories.