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Answer: Eggshells are composed mostly of calcium carbonate
Chapter 14, Problem 83P(choose chapter or problem)
Eggshells are composed mostly of calcium carbonate \(\left(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}\right)\) formed by the reaction
\(\mathrm{Ca}^{2+}(a q)+\mathrm{CO}_{3}^{2-}(a q)\ \leftrightharpoons\ \mathrm{CaCO}_{3}(s)\)
The carbonate ions are supplied by carbon dioxide produced as a result of metabolism. Explain why eggshells are thinner in the summer when the rate of panting by chickens is greater. Suggest a remedy for this situation.
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QUESTION:
Eggshells are composed mostly of calcium carbonate \(\left(\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}\right)\) formed by the reaction
\(\mathrm{Ca}^{2+}(a q)+\mathrm{CO}_{3}^{2-}(a q)\ \leftrightharpoons\ \mathrm{CaCO}_{3}(s)\)
The carbonate ions are supplied by carbon dioxide produced as a result of metabolism. Explain why eggshells are thinner in the summer when the rate of panting by chickens is greater. Suggest a remedy for this situation.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
The given reaction of the formation of egg shell is as follows;
