Limestone

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  • Created on: 11-06-15 18:07
what is limestone
calcium carbonate
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what is limestone often used for?
to build
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why is it used for buildings
it doesn't react with many substances
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what products are created from heating limestone
calcium oxide and carbon dioxide
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how is limestone gathered
quarrying
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what are the advantages of limestone
cheaper and widely available, they don't rot
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what are the disadvantages of limestone
low strength and can crack
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what is limestone often used for?

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to build

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why is it used for buildings

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what products are created from heating limestone

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how is limestone gathered

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