can you write the balanced equation to show what happens to CaCo3 on heating?thank you!?

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2007-12-22 11:41:45 · 2 answers · asked by abalila a 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Calcium carbonate will decompose in heat to form Calcium Oxide and Carbon Dioxide. The reaction is -

CaCO3 -----> CaO + CO2

2007-12-22 13:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by Abhilash D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

CaCO3(s) ===> CaO(s) + CO2(g)

2007-12-22 11:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋