A statement that is not true about the decomposition of a simple binary compound is that it can only produce elements of the same type or category. In reality, the decomposition of a binary compound involves breaking it down into its constituent elements, which are typically different. For example, the decomposition of water (H₂O) yields hydrogen and oxygen, which are two distinct elements. Additionally, decomposition reactions often require energy input, such as heat or electricity, contradicting the notion that they occur spontaneously without any energy change.
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