Answer to Question #306182 in Physical Chemistry for John

Question

What is the temperature needed for the thermal decomposition of CaCO₃? What are the apparatus and procedures to measure the rate of reaction for the thermal decomposition of CaCO₃ by monitoring the volume of CO₂ produced? (Please give me steps)

Answer 1

CaCO₃ decompose at about $900°C$ to give solid CaO and O₂

Apparatus needed

CO₂ sensor $\to$ instrument for the measurement of CO₂

Tripod

Gauze

Bunsen burner

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