Lime, CaO, Is Produced by the Reaction CaCO₃(s) → CaO(s)

question 7

Multiple Choice

Lime, CaO, is produced by the reaction CaCO₃(s) → CaO(s) + CO₂(g) . What weight of CaO is obtained by the decomposition of 38.7 g of CaCO₃?

• A) 15.5 g
• B) 17.0 g
• C) 21.7 g
• D) 23.2 g

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