Calcium I carbonate can be broken down by heating. What is the scientific term for this? (Hint: your answer should be two words.)

The breaking down of a substance using heat, in this case calcium carbonate, refers to a specific scientific process which combines the physical force of heat and the corresponding chemical reaction. According to the chemical equation, when calcium carbonate ( ) is heated, it decomposes to form calcium oxide ( ) and carbon dioxide ( ).This decomposition from heat is scientifically referred to as "thermal decomposition". It is a type of chemical reaction where a single substance breaks down into two or more simple substances when heated.