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Test your knowledge about limestone chemistry in this quiz featuring questions on formation, reactions, and applications. Can you reach the million-pound question?
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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Limestone Edition
What is the chemical formula of limestone? A CaO B Ca(OH)2 C CaCO3 D CaCO2
How is quicklime formed from limestone? A Heating B Adding water C Mixing with clay D Mixing with sand
Calcium oxide is formed by what type of reaction? A reduction B oxidation C thermal decomposition D addition
What is the common name for calcium hydroxide? A lime B quicklime C limewater D slaked lime
Compared to limestone slaked lime is… A stronger acid B stronger alkali C neutral D weaker alkali
The products formed in a lime kiln are: A CaO + CO2 B CaO + H2O C CaO + CO D CaO2 + CO2
Which of the following is limestone not used for? A Making cement B Making glass C Building D Acidifying lakes
Cement is made from? A clay and limestone B clay and soda C clay and quicklime D clay and slaked lime
Glass is produced from.. A soda, clay and limestone B soda, sand and limestone C clay, sand and limestone D cement, soda and limestone
Limestone in the Peak District was formed how long ago? A 100 million years B 200 million years C 300 million years D 400 million years
Quicklime reacts with water to produce.. A Soda B Limestone C Slaked lime D Calcium oxide
Concrete is formed when sand is mixed with.. A water, cement & lime B water, cement & gravel C water, lime and clay D water, cement and clay