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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 can limestone be made into?

>Limestone is used in buildings and roads. >Limestone can be used in glass making. >Limestone is used in toothpaste. >Limestone is used in cement and mortar. >Limestone is used in bread and cereals as a source of calcium. >Limestone is used to make paper white. >Limestone is used to purify sugar. >Pulverized limestone is used to neutralize acidic soils. >Limestone can be used to make brake pads. >Limestone is used in the preparation of wools and dyes. >Limestone is used to make antacids. >Limestone is used in climbing walls. >Limestone is used a suppression of methane explosions in underground coalmines. >Limestone is added to plastics, paint, tiles and other materials as both white pigment and cheap filler. >Limestone is used in the manufacture of quicklime (calcium oxide) and slaked lime (calcium hydroxide). >Limestone can be used to create steel by using it in a blast furnace.


What is the main substance in limestone?

The main substance in limestone is calcium carbonate.


What are the three main uses of limestone?

Limestone is commonly used in construction as a building material, for example in the production of cement, concrete, and mortar. It is also used in agriculture to neutralize soil acidity and provide essential nutrients to crops. Limestone is used in the manufacturing of glass, as a flux in steel production, and in various chemical processes.


Is limestone magnetic?

No, the limestone is not magnetic due to the magnetic fields in the stone itself.


What is the parent rock of limestone?

Limestone doesn't normally have a parent rock. One exception to this may be a detrital limestone, whose parent rock would however also be limestone!

Related Questions

Is limestone a acid or base?

it is a base.


What did laborers build around the base of a pyramid?

limestone


Why is limestone considered a base?

Limestone is considered a base because it contains high levels of calcium carbonate, which can act as a neutralizing agent when added to acidic solutions. When limestone reacts with acids, it forms carbon dioxide and water, raising the pH of the solution and thereby behaving as a base.


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.


Is limestone an acidic or neutral or basic substance?

Limestone is made of calcium carbonate, which is a base when dissolved in water


Which types of rocks neutralize acid rain?

basic rocks (as a base an acid) such as limestone


What does Florida mostly lie on?

Florida mostly lies on a limestone base, as the state is known for its extensive limestone formations. This geology contributes to Florida's unique landscape, including sinkholes, caves, and underground aquifers.


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 are bauxite gypsum limestone?

Bauxite is an ore used to produce aluminum, gypsum is a mineral commonly used in construction for plaster and drywall, and limestone is a sedimentary rock used in construction, agriculture, and as a base material for roads.


What effects does acid rain have on limestone?

Acid rain can gradually dissolve and deteriorate limestone structures by reacting with the calcium carbonate in the rock. This reaction can lead to the erosion and eventual breakdown of the limestone, causing damage to buildings, statues, and monuments made from this material. Over time, the acidification process may alter the appearance and structural integrity of limestone surfaces.


How are limestone quarries used once the limestone has been extracted?

Larger pieces are often cut and shaped at the quarry; however, smaller pieces are more typically cut and shaped at other facilities. Custom pieces are most often cut and shaped on the building sight.