Carbonates C13 Flashcards
1
Q
Limestone
A
CaCO₃ - Calcium carbonate
2
Q
Production of Lime
A
CaCO₃ –> CaO + CO₂
Produced from limestone by thermal decomposition
3
Q
Production of slaked lime
A
CaO + H₂O –> Ca(OH)₂
Lime becomes hydrated and forms calcium hydroxide
4
Q
What are limestone, lime and slaked lime used for
A
To treat waste products
Ex) acidic soil to neutralise
5
Q
What is thermal decomposition
A
When one reactant is heated and two or more products are formed
