What is the metallic component of the substance limestone?

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It has to be an element

2007-04-23 14:31:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Limestone is calcium carbonate. Why do you think there is a "metallic component"?

2007-04-23 14:34:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

The chemical formula for limestone is CaCO3 (calcium carbonate)

The only metallic element in the formula is Ca, Calcium.

The answer is calcium.

2007-04-23 21:35:14 · answer #2 · answered by DeliCreep 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Limestone is calcium carbonate (CaCO3), so the metalic component is calcium.

2007-04-23 21:37:19 · answer #3 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋