When Heated, Calcium Carbonate (Limestone) Undergoes a Decomposition Reaction $\rightarrow$ CaO(s) + CO₂(g)
B)CaCO₃(s)

question 53

Multiple Choice

When heated, calcium carbonate (limestone) undergoes a decomposition reaction.Write a balanced equation for this reaction.

• A)CaCO₃(s) \(\rightarrow\) CaO(s) + CO₂(g)
• B)CaCO₃(s) \(\rightarrow\) Ca(s) + CO₂(g)
• C)2CaCO₃(s) \(\rightarrow\) 2CaO(s) + 3CO₂(g)
• D)CaCO₃(s) \(\rightarrow\)Ca(s) + CO₃(g)
• E)2CaCO₃(s)\(\rightarrow\) 2CaO(s) + CO₂(g)

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