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Yes, limestone or calcium carbonate is a base when it is dissolved in water. Water itself can act as either an acid or a base.
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What are the three main uses of limestone?
Road gravel or base material, source of agricultural lime, concrete and cement ingredient.
How is cement formed from limestone?
cement is formed from limestone by combustion of limestone ( heating of the limestone)!
What types of bedrock are dissolved most easily by running water?
Limestone and Marble Limestone and Marble
How is limestone pavement formed?
limestone pavement is formed by leaving exposed limestone for ages
Is there limestone on the earth's moon?
Is there limestone on the moon?
Is limestone a acid or base?
it is a base.
Is limestone an acidic or neutral or basic substance?
Limestone is made of calcium carbonate, which is a base when dissolved in water
What did laborers build around the base of a pyramid?
limestone
Why is limestone considered a base?
If you mean base as in the opposite of acid, limestone is calcium carbonate. The pH of it is 9- any number higher than 7 is considered a base. Number lower than 7 are acid.
Can limestone be used to lower water PH?
No, lime is a base chemical not an acid compound. Acids lower Ph, base raises Ph. Besides limestone is s stone not lime.
How do you neutralise acidic gases?
by neutralising them with basic gasic
What effects does acid rain have on limestone?
The acid rain causes erosion and weathering of the limestone.Acid rain attacks and dissolves Limestone .As a result of that , carbon dioxide gas is evolved
Which types of rocks neutralize acid rain?
basic rocks (as a base an acid) such as limestone
What is sb2 gravel?
Stands for sub-base number 2. I believe it is usually limestone, 3/4" in size.
What are the two types of limestone that make up the cliffs at the Great Australian Bight?
The chalky, white coloured limestone rock at the base of the cliffs of the Great Australian Bight is called Wilson Blufflimestone.Karst limestone makes up the rest of the limestone, and the majority of the Nullarbor Plain which extends from the Great Australian Bight.
What are two of the following materialsaHeavy metals b Base metals c Precious metals?
gold limestone
What materials were used to make the great sphinx?
Limestone Marble Granet & Jelly.
