Quick chemistry question!!?

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Quick chemistry question!!?

Carbon dioxide can be prepared easily in the laboratory by the action of heat on most carbonates. Construct an equation to illustrate this reaction.

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2006-11-20 04:25:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Do your own homework!!

2006-11-20 04:28:31 · answer #1 · answered by Nick R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

If you start with sodium carbonate, the equation is:

Na2CO3 --> CO2(g) + Na2O

If you start with calcium carbonate, the equation would be:

CaCO3 --> CO3(g) + CaO

You'll produce carbon dioxide and the oxide of the metal.

2006-11-20 12:29:02 · answer #2 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋