Identify a Balanced Equation for the Calcination of NiCO₃

question 25

Multiple Choice

Identify a balanced equation for the calcination of NiCO₃.

• A) NiCO₃(s) + CaO(s) NiO(s) + CaCO₃(s)
• B) NiCO₃(s) NiO(s) + CO₂(g)
• C) NiCO₃(s) + C(s) NiO(s) + 2CO(g)
• D) 2NiCO₃(s) 2Ni(l) + 2CO₂(g) + O₂(g)
• E) NiCO₃(s) + CO(g) NiO(s) + 2CO₂(g)

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