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 which reacts with water and releases heat. Substance $Y$ is a colourless gas. What are substances $X$ and $Y$?

  • A$X$: calcium chloride, $Y$: oxygen
  • B$X$: calcium hydroxide, $Y$: carbon dioxide
  • C$X$: calcium oxide, $Y$: carbon dioxide
  • D$X$: calcium sulfate, $Y$: oxygen

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