Question

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Q. 14 Explain the following reactions giving
their balanced chemical equations :
(1) Calcium carbonate (Lime stone) is heated.​

Answer 1

Decomposition reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which a single compound breaks down into two or more elements or new compounds.Calcium carbonate or limestone decomposes into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide when heated and the reaction is used to make quicklime and carbon dioxide gas.

CaCO

3

(s)

heat

CaO(s)+CO

2

(g)↑

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