C1.2 Rocks and building materials

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What is limestone mainly made from? (name and chemical formula)
Calcium carbonate, CaCO3
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What is one of the main uses of limestone?
Building materials
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How is cement made?
Powdered limestone is heated with powdered clay
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What is produced when we mix cement powder, water, sand and crushed rock?
Concrete
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What is produced when we heat limestone strongly? What is this reaction called?
Calcium oxide + carbon dioxide after thermal decomposition
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What can calcium oxide be used for?
Building + farm industries
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How is cement made?

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