Question 60
MediumOriginal questionWhen limestone (calcium carbonate) is heated strongly in a kiln, it gives quicklime and carbon dioxide. This is a
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂ on heating.
One substance breaks into two simpler ones, so it is a decomposition (here, thermal decomposition).
- Concept
- Decomposition reactions
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
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