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Question
Give a balanced equation for –
A thermal decomposition reaction involving heat on limestone [calcium carbonate]
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Solution
Thermal decomposition of limestone:
\[\ce{\underset{\text{Limestone}}{CaCO3}->[\Delta]CaO + CO2}\]
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