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What is the scientific name AND chemical formula for limestone? |
Calcium Carbonate CaCO3 |
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What is thermal decomposition? |
Breaking a compound down into other substances by heating |
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What is the word and symbol equation for the thermal composition of limestone? |
Calcium Carbonate => Calcium Oxide + Carbon Dioxide CaCO3 => CaO + CO2 |
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What is produced when a carbonate reacts with an acid? |
salt + water + carbon dioxide |
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What is cement? |
Powdered limestone (calcium carbonate) and clay, heated together |
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What is concrete made of? |
Cement, gravel, sand and water |
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What are the advantages of limestone quarrying? |
- Limestone is valuable as it is used to make glass and concrete - It provides employment which helps the economy |
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What are the disadvantages of limestone quarrying? |
- They're visible from long distances - Heavy industry results in noise and traffic, which disturbs the people living nearby - Disturbs the environment and local habitats |
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Draw the limestone reaction cycle |
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