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Limestone Flashcards

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What is the chemical name for limestone?

A

Calcium Carbonate

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What is the symbol equation for calcium carbonate?

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CaCO3

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What is the chemical name for CaO?

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Calcium Oxide

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What is the chemical name for Ca(OH)2?

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Calcium Hydroxide

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What is the symbol equation for Calcium Hydroxide?

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Ca(OH)2

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What is thermal decomposition?

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Breaking a substance down, using heat

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What can you use Calcium Oxide for?

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Neutralise acid lakes and soils

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What is produced when you heat Calcium Carbonate?

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Calcium Oxide and Carbon Dioxide

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What is the test for CO2?

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Limewater, from clear to cloudy

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Name 3 advantages of quarrying limestone.

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Makes money for the economy
Gives people jobs
Restored after use
Gives us valuable limestone

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Name 3 disadvantages of quarrying limestone.

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Noisy 
Messy 
Creates traffic
Destroys habitats
Destroys areas of natural beauty
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What happens to the strength of concrete the more sand you add?

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More sand weakens the concrete

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What is the symbol equation for Calcium Oxide?

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CaO

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