(1) Decomposition on heating: Calcium carbonate when heated gives quicklime (CaO) and carbon dioxide
CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂
(2) Decomposition by light: Silver chloride decomposes to silver and chlorine in presence of sunlight
2AgCl → 2Ag + Cl₂
(3) Decomposition by electricity: Water on electrolysis gives hydrogen and oxygen
2H₂O → 2H₂ + O₂