Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Oxides

Oxides — practice question

When some marble chips (calcium carbonate) are heated strongly, substances X and Y are produced. Substance X is a white solid that, when it comes into contact with water, releases heat. Substance Y is a colourless gas. Identify substances X and Y.

  • AX: calcium chloride; Y: oxygen
  • BX: calcium hydroxide; Y: carbon dioxide
  • CX: calcium oxide; Y: carbon dioxide
  • DX: calcium sulfate; Y: oxygen

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