C13 - Carbonates Flashcards
1
Q
What is a chemical name for lime? [1]
A
Calcium Oxide (CaO)
2
Q
What is a chemical name for limestone [1]
A
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃)
3
Q
How can calcium oxide be manufactured from calcium carbonate? [1]
A
Calcium carbonate decomposes when heated to form calcium oxide and carbon dioxide
4
Q
Write an equation for the thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate [1]
A
CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂