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Question | Answer |
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name for limestone | calcuim carbonate |
formula for limestone | CaCo3 |
what is produced when a carbonate reacts with an acid | carbon dioxide |
what is thermal decomposition | breaking down a substance using heat |
symbol equation of there thermal decompositions of limestone | CaCo3 -> CaO + CO2 |
what is cement | heating limestone with clay |
what is concrete | cement mixed with sand |
benefits of limestone quarrying | provides jobs and increases local trade |
disadvantages to limeston quarrying | quarries destroy habitats, dust pollutions and vechiles used to transport limestone increase carbon dioxide emmisons |