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The production of quicklime involves a thermal decomposition reaction, specifically calcination. In this process, limestone (calcium carbonate) is heated to high temperatures, causing it to break down into calcium oxide (quicklime) and carbon dioxide gas. The overall reaction can be represented as: CaCO₃ (s) → CaO (s) + CO₂ (g). This is an endothermic reaction, requiring significant heat input.

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