A test for carbon dioxide gas is to bubble it through limewater. This produces a cloudy white precipitate. What is the chemical name of this white precipitate?
Calcium carbonate
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Which of these carbonates decompose on heating in a Bunsen flame? i. sodium carbonate ii. magnesium carbonate iii. copper carbonate
ii and iii
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When hydrochloric acid is added to a carbonate there is bubbling (effervescence). What is the name of the gas given off?
Carbon dioxide gas
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The gas given off when limestone is heated strongly will:
Turn limewater cloudy
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Carbonates react with acids to produce three products. Choose the correct three products from the list: i. Water ii. Oxygen iii. Salt iv. Carbon dioxide v. Alkali
i, ii and iii
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What is the name for the chemical process which takes place when limestone is heated strongly?
Thermal decomposition
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Limestone buildings are damaged by acid rain. Which of these explanations is correct?
Limestone is thermally decomposed by the acid.
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Card 2
Front
Which elements are present in limestone?
Back
Calcium, carbon and oxygen
Card 3
Front
A test for carbon dioxide gas is to bubble it through limewater. This produces a cloudy white precipitate. What is the chemical name of this white precipitate?
Back
Card 4
Front
Which of these carbonates decompose on heating in a Bunsen flame? i. sodium carbonate ii. magnesium carbonate iii. copper carbonate
Back
Card 5
Front
When hydrochloric acid is added to a carbonate there is bubbling (effervescence). What is the name of the gas given off?
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