Write a Balanced Equation for the Calcination of NiCO₃

question 30

Multiple Choice

Write 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) + 2 CO(g)
• D) NiCO₃(s) + SiO₂(s) NiSiO₃(s) + CO₂(g)
• E) None of the above represents calcination.

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