Reactions Of Group 2 Carbonates Flashcards
1
Q
What do group 2 carbonates react with
A
React with acids
2
Q
What is thermal decomposition
A
breaking up of a chemical substance with heat into at least two chemical substances.
3
Q
Group 2 carbonates in thermal decomposition
A
Group 2 carbonates are decomposed by heat, forming calcium oxide and carbon dioxide gas
4
Q
carbonates become what to decompose with heat as you go down the group
A
Easier
MgCO3 ⬇️
CaCO3 ⬇️
SrCO3 ⬇️
BaCO3 ⬇️