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What is the formula for limestone? |
CaCO3 |
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What is the chemical name for limestone? |
Calcium carbonate |
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What is thermal decomposition? |
Breaking down a chemical using heat |
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What does calcium carbonate break down when heated? |
Calcium oxide and carbon dioxide |
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What is the formula for calcium oxide? |
CaO |
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What is produced when water is added to calcium oxide? |
Calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2 |
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What is calcium hydroxide also called? |
Limewater |
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Describe what limewater is used to test for |
Carbon dioxide, goes colourless to cloudy |
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Give 3 advantages of quarrying limestone |
Provides: local jobs, farming chemicals, building materials |
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Give 3 disadvantages of quarrying limestone |
Damages landscapes & habitats, pollution (dust, noise, air), increased traffic, affects local tourism |
