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The first step in the production of cement is to heat limestone (CaCO3) to produce lime (CaO). CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2(g). If one metric ton (1.0 x 10^3 kg) of limestone is heated to produce lime, how much (mass) of CO2 is generated if the yield is 95%?

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Description: the first step in the production of cement is to heat limestone caco3s to produce lime cao caco3s caos co2gif one metric ton 10 x 103 kg of limestone is heated to produce lime how much mass 23155

          The first step in the production of cement is to heat limestone (CaCO3) to produce lime (CaO). CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2(g). If one metric ton (1.0 x 10^3 kg) of limestone is heated to produce lime, how much (mass) of CO2 is generated if the yield is 95%?

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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12/01/2022

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1 g (Ca) + 12.0 g (C) + 3(16.0 g) (O) = 100.1 g/mol Show more…

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The first step in the production of cement is to heat limestone (CaCO3) to produce lime (CaO). CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2(g). If one metric ton (1.0 x 10^3 kg) of limestone is heated to produce lime, how much (mass) of CO2 is generated if the yield is 95%?