Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

Calcium carbonate (limestone) breaks down on heating. $\text{CaCO}_3 \rightarrow \text{CaO} + \text{CO}_2$
(a)[1]

Calculate the mass of calcium oxide produced when 160.0 g of calcium carbonate are decomposed.

(b(i))[1]

Deduce the volume of carbon dioxide produced in the first 20 minutes of decomposition.

(b(ii))[1]

At what time did the reaction finish?

(b(iii))[1]

What effect, if any, would there be on the rate of reaction if the same mass of powdered calcium carbonate were used?

(c(i))[1]

What percentage of limestone is used in agriculture?

(c(ii))[2]

What is the reason lime is used in agriculture?

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