The Limestone Cycle

Cards (6)

  • What is the scientific term for limestone?
    Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)
  • What is the scientific term for quicklime?
    Calcium Oxide (CaO)
  • What is the scientific term for slaked lime?
    Calcium Hydroxide - Ca(OH)2
  • What is the scientific term for limewater?
    Calcium Hydroxide (aq) - Ca(OH)2
  • What are the observations when limestone converts into quicklime?
    Limestone glows orange
  • What are the observations when quick lime turns into slaked lime?
    Hissing
    Solid crumbling