Write a balanced chemical equation for each of the following decomposition reactions: (a) Magnesium carbonate decomposes on heating. (b) Copper(I) carbonate decomposes on heating.

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Write a balanced chemical equation for each of the following decomposition reactions:
(a) Magnesium carbonate decomposes on heating.
(b) Copper(I) carbonate decomposes on heating.

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