The Thermal Decomposition of Metal Carbonates Also Produces CO2 Flashcards
1
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What is another way of making CO2?
A
Heating a metal carbonate
2
Q
This is an example of thermal decomposition - what’s that?
A
When a substance breaks down into simpler substances when heated
3
Q
What will copper(II) carbonate do?
A
Easily decompose to form carbon dioxide and copper(II) oxide when you heat it
4
Q
What is the symbol equation for the thermal decomposition of copper(II) carbonate?
A
CuCO3(s) —> CuO(s) + CO2(g)
5
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What is the word equation for the thermal decomposition of copper(II) carbonate?
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Copper(II) carbonate —> copper oxide + carbon dioxide
6
Q
How do you do the experiment?
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Heat copper(II) carbonate them collect the gas that’s given off using the downward delivery method
7
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See apparatus set up page 39
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