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1000 degrees C, decomposing into CaO(s) and CO2(g)

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Q: At what temperature does calcium carbonate decompose?
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Why does Calcium carbonate need a high temperature to decompose?

High thermal Stability


Does calcium carbonate thermally decompse?

Yes, with sufficient heating, calcium carbonate will decompose into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.


What is the name when calcium carbonate decompose?

i think its thermal decomposition


How long does calcium carbonate take to thermally decompose?

6 mins


What would be the products of calcium carbonate if it undergoes decomposition reaction?

If CaCO3 (calcium carbonate) were to decompose, it would likely result in CaO (calcium oxide) and CO2 (carbon dioxide).


What does calcium carbonate decompose into?

It releases a gas of CO2 and the solid formed is a poo.


Does calcium carbonate decompose to make calcium oxide and water?

Calcium oxide, or quicklime, can be decomposed chemically into its components, calcium and oxygen. Calcium is an element and cannot be decomposed chemically.


How do you remove pure calcium carbonate from eggshell?

1. Removing of calcium carbonate: CaCO3 is dissolved in vinegar. 2. Obtaining of pure calcium carbonate: by heating of birds eggshells at moderate temperature, to destroy the proteic matrix.


Is the carbonate or the calcium the buffer in calcium carbonate?

The carbonate. Calcium is neutral.


What is the IUPAC name for the compound CaCO3?

Calcium Carbonate :)


Why can't calcium carbonate exist in a liquid state nor in the gaseous state?

At high temperature calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is decomposed in calcium oxide (CaO) and carbon dioxide (CO2).


What is thermol decomposition?

Metal carbonates decompose when heated, to form an oxide. For example: Calcium + Oxygen = Calcium carbonate oxide Some carbonates decompose more easily than others, in other words, it happens at a lower tempreture.