Carbonates C13 Flashcards

1
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Limestone

A

CaCO₃ - Calcium carbonate

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2
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Production of Lime

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CaCO₃ –> CaO + CO₂

Produced from limestone by thermal decomposition

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3
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Production of slaked lime

A

CaO + H₂O –> Ca(OH)₂

Lime becomes hydrated and forms calcium hydroxide

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4
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What are limestone, lime and slaked lime used for

A

To treat waste products
Ex) acidic soil to neutralise

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5
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What is thermal decomposition

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When one reactant is heated and two or more products are formed

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