explain the following chemical reaction with balanced equation limestone caco3 is heated at Higher temperature
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Answer:
The chemical name of lime stone is calcium carbonate. When it is strongly heated it undergoes a chemical process called as thermal decomposition. It leads to the formation of two compounds namely calcium oxide and carbon-di-oxide by breaking of calcium carbonate.
Calcium Carbonate when heated at Higher temperature gives Calcium Oxide and Carbon Dioxide
Explanation:
Calcium Carbonate is also known as limestone, chalk, marble, etc., is a white fluffy powder which is insoluble in water.
When Limestone is heated at 1200K, it decomposes to give (Calcium Oxide or Quicklime) and (Carbon dioxide).
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This type of decomposition reaction is known as Thermal decomposition.
This process is active in the manufacturing of quick lime, which is a chief material in various industries.
Calcium Carbonate is basic in nature. It is also used as an antacid