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What happens when calcium carbonate is heated to about 900 °C?

AIt melts
BIt sublimes
CIt decomposes into CaO and CO2
DIt reacts with nitrogen

✓ Correct Answer: CIt decomposes into CaO and CO2

Thermal decomposition of limestone (calcium carbonate) is used industrially to produce quicklime and CO2.

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