summary for chemistry unit 1a

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what is the symbol equation showing the thermal decomposition of limestone
CaCO ---> CaO + CO2
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what is calcium hydroxide used for
to neutralise acidic soil and can be used in a test for carbon dioxide
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what is the name of the method where plants are used to extract metals from soil
phytomining
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what is the definition of an ore
a rock which contains enough metal to make it worthwhile extracting metal from it
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what are the symbols for a) calcium b) carbon c)sodium
a) Ca b) C c) Na
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name three building materials made from limestone
cement, mortar and concrete
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give a reason why aluminium is an expensive metal
a high temperature is needed to melt aluminium oxide so more energy is needed which is expenisve
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what is the problem with using very pure iron
it becomes too soft and bendy
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what does crude oil consist of
a mixture of hydrocarbons
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is a short chain hydrocarbon more viscous (thick and gloopy) than a long chain hydrocarbon
no it is more runny
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name three pollutants released into the atmosphere when fuels are burned
methane, sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide
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what products are produced when limestone reacts with sulphuric acid
calcium sulphate + carbon dioxide+water
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name three properties of metals
any three of: strong, bendy, good conductorsof heat, good conductors of electricity
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