(NH4)2CO3, decomposes at room temperature to form gaseous ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water. Because of the ease of decomposition and the penetrating odor of ammonia, ammonium carbonate can be used as smelling salts. Write a balanced equation for this decomposition.

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  1. Solid ammonium carbonate, (NH4)2CO3, decomposes at room temperature to form gaseous ammonia,
    carbon dioxide, and water. Because of the ease
    of decomposition and the penetrating odor of ammonia, ammonium carbonate can be used as smelling salts. Write a balanced equation for this decomposition.

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