limestone Flashcards
1
Q
what is limestone mainly?
A
calcium carbonate
2
Q
what does it have lots of uses for?
A
contruction
3
Q
what buildings are limestone blocks used in?
A
cathedrals
4
Q
what manufacture is limestone used in?
A
cement, mortar, concrete and glass
5
Q
when its heated what does ot produce?
A
quicklime (calcium oxide)
6
Q
what can quicklime (calcium oxide) be used for?
A
building material
7
Q
what does limestone reacts with?
A
acid
8
Q
what happens when limestone reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid?
A
salt, water and carbon dioxide
9
Q
what happens when limestone is heated?
A
breaks down into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide
