C1 lime stone revision

What is the chemical name for Limestone?

Calcium Carbonate.
What is the chemical formula for limestone?

CaCo₃
What are the uses of limestone?

Roads, buildings, cement, mortar, concrete, glass and neutralizing acidic ponds and fields.
What are 3 advantages of quarrying limestone?
- →More local jobs.
- →More of the natural resource.
- →Better transport links.
What are 3 disadvantages of quarrying limestone?
- →Co₂ emissions
- →destruction of habitats
- →congestion in the local area from increased traffic
What is the reaction called when limestone is heated?

Thermal decomposition.
What are the products of thermal decomposition?
- Calcium Oxide and Carbon Dioxide.
- CaO and CO₂.
What is the chemical formula for Calcium Hydroxide?

A) Ca(OH)2

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C1 lime stone revision

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revision for c1 limestone

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2017-04-27T12:59:04Z

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