When Heated, Calcium Carbonate (Limestone)undergoes a Decomposition Reaction

question 91

Multiple Choice

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

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

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