Limestone and other building materials Flashcards
1
Q
What is limestone mostly made of?
A
Calcium carbonate
2
Q
What is the chemical formulae for calcium carbonate?
A
CaCO3
3
Q
What is limestone formed from?
A
Dead animals and plants
4
Q
How is limestone used in buildings?
A
Cement - Powdered limestone + powdered clay
Concrete - Cement + sand + water
5
Q
Define the breaking down of chemicals by heat?
A
Thermal composition
6
Q
What is the chemical formulae for thermal composition
A
CaCO3 - CaO + Co2