Solved: Quicklime, CaO, can be prepared by roasting

Chapter 9, Problem 9.1.12

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QUESTION:

Quicklime, CaO, can be prepared by roasting limestone, CaCO3, according to the following reaction. CaCO3(s) CaO(s) + CO2(g). When 2.00 . 103 g CaCO3 are heated, the actual yield of CaO is 1.05 . 103 g. What is the percentage yield?

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QUESTION:

Quicklime, CaO, can be prepared by roasting limestone, CaCO3, according to the following reaction. CaCO3(s) CaO(s) + CO2(g). When 2.00 . 103 g CaCO3 are heated, the actual yield of CaO is 1.05 . 103 g. What is the percentage yield?

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The reaction is given as:

                                             

Molar mass of calcium carbonate = 100 g/mol

Molar mass of calcium oxide = 52 g/mol

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