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What is burnt in a limestone kiln to provide the heat?​

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Answered by RealSweetie
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When limestone is heated in a kiln, the calcium carbonate breaks down into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide. This type of reaction is called thermal decomposition. The process is called calcining. Once burnt limestone turns into calcium oxide which is known as quicklime.

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