Introduction In order to determine the content of calcium and magnesium in an unknown sample of limestone‚ the utilization of atomic absorption spectrophotometry can help in deciphering the unknown concentrations of each molecule in the limestone sample. Atomic absorption spectrophotometry‚ emits radiation of the correct frequency that is passed through a flame and the intensity of the transmitted radiation is measured¹.The calcium concentration or ppm can be measured using the absorbance of the
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porous sedimentary rock‚ a form of limestone composed of the mineral calcite. Calcite is calcium carbonate or CaCO3. It forms under reasonably deep marine conditions from the gradual accumulation of minute calcite plates shed from micro-organisms called coccolithophores. It is common to find chert or flint nodules embedded in chalk. Chalk can also refer to other compounds including magnesium silicate and calcium sulfate. Chalk has greater resistance to weathering and slumping than the clays with which
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(2) 3 When calcium carbonate is heated it decomposes. The equation for this reaction is: CaCO3 → CaO + CO2 a Use numbers from the list to complete the sentences. 2 3 4 5 6 i The number of products in the equation is ....... (1) ii The formula CaCO3 shows that calcium carbonate was made from ....... different elements. iii The equation is balanced because there are ....... atoms on both sides.(1) (3) b Other metal carbonates decompose in a
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A. Experiment Description In this investigatory project‚ we will use eggshells as an alternative ingredient in chalk production. The study is very efficient in these days because many people are in need of chalk especially the teachers because they use board chalks in school everyday.We noticed that the students and teachers consume many pieces of it‚ which is very expensive. So‚ we decided to make a chalk out of eggshells which is very affordable and can give an equal quality in the chalks that
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Volumetric Determination of Impure Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3) Introduction: To determine the total amount of carbonate in unrefined sodium carbonate‚ soda ash‚ a titration is done using a standardized solution of HCl. Aqueous HCl is a strong acid and therefore almost completely disassociates into H+ and CL-. Therefore‚ when HCl is used in a titration‚ the H+ is the titrant. Carbonate in aqueous solution is able to accept a proton‚ i.e. it acts as a base. When carbonate accepts the H+ a bicarbonate ion is
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as a special calcium carbonate. In this investigatory project‚ we study the effectiveness of eggshells as an alternative ingredient in chalk production. The study is very efficient in these days because many people are in need of chalk. The components of chalk are so complex that it has the capacity to make other things beside chalk itself. We also noticed that the students and teachers consume many pieces of it‚ which is very expensive. So‚ we decided to make a chalk out of eggshells which is very
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An Investigation into the Factors Affecting the Rate of the Reaction between Calcium Carbonate and Hydrochloric Acid A chemical reaction is the process by which atoms or groups of atoms are redistributed‚ resulting in a change in the molecular composition of substances. The reaction rate is how quickly a reaction occurs and this can be affected by four different factors: ¡¤ changing the surface area of any solids involved ¡¤ changing the concentration of reactants in solution ¡¤ changing the temperature
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trash-like shells is eggshells because this is the only shell with less usage. Eggshell contains calcium carbonate that can give or produce calcium hydroxide‚ in the form of lime‚ when burn. This lime can be used to produce tiles. But the problem‚ is eggshell can be a component of making tiles? Background of the Study This study was conducted to ensure another component of making tiles. With the lack of components for making tiles‚ the researcher suggested shells like eggshells to be used as component
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Carbonate Rocks and Dunham’s Classification Palkowski‚ Daniel N. 245-002 General Geology Dr. Wayne Schlipp 9 December 2007 Abstract The following contains a compendium of research on carbonate rocks. Displayed are a basic description of carbonate rocks‚ depositional environments‚ mineralogy‚ ancient and modern reefs‚ diagenesis‚ facies analysis‚ and classification. Most carbonate rock classification schemes take into account characteristics that may require intensive microscopic
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investigation: The speed of a metal carbonate breaking down depends on where the metal is in the reactivity series. The more reactive a metal is the slower it takes for it to breakdown. The less reactive a metal is it breaks down faster. Explain the hypothesis using scientific ideas: The metal carbonate which is lower in the reactivity series such as copper can thermally decompose much faster because it is the least reactive metal so its an unstable carbonate and the bonds are much weaker. So
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