Using Limestone Flashcards
1
Q
What is Limestone mainly?
A
Calcium Carbonate.
2
Q
What does Limestone make when thermally decomposed?
A
Calcium Oxide + Carbon Dioxide.
3
Q
What does Calcium Oxide react with water to produce?
A
Calcium Hydroxide.
4
Q
What happens when powdered limestone is heated in a kiln with powdered clay?
A
Makes cement.
5
Q
Cement can be mixed with what to make mortar?
A
Sand & Water.
