2.3 The Limestone Reaction Cycle Flashcards

1
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What does calcium carbonate decompose to make when heated strongly?

A

Carbon dioxide and calcium oxide

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2
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When water is added to calcium oxide, what is made?

A

Calcium hydroxide

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3
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When water is added to calcium hydroxide what is made?

A

Calcium hydroxide solution (limewater)

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4
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What does calcium hydroxide solution react with and what is made?

A

Reacts with carbon dioxide to produce calcium carbonate

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5
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What can calcium hydroxide be used to do?

A

Neutralise acids because it is an alkali

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6
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What is the formula for calcium hydroxide?

A

Ca(OH)2

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7
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What is the formula for calcium oxide?

A

CaO

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8
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What is the formula for calcium carbonate?

A

CaCO3

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