When calcium carbonate is heated strongly, the products formed are
A. \(\text{Ca}\) and \(\text{CO}_2\)
B. \(\text{CaO}\) and \(\text{CO}_2\)
C. \(\text{CaO}\) and \(\text{CO}\)
D. \(\text{Ca(OH)}_2\) and \(\text{CO}_2\)
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Answer: B. \(\text{CaO}\) and \(\text{CO}_2\)
\(\text{CaCO}_3 \xrightarrow{\Delta} \text{CaO} + \text{CO}_2\). This is a thermal decomposition reaction.
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