Calcium Carbonate Formation
Calcium Carbonate Formation: A basic oxide combining directly with an acidic oxide to form a carbonate salt. Step-by-step mechanism, reagents and practice.
What happens
A basic oxide combining directly with an acidic oxide to form a carbonate salt.
Reaction summary
CaO + CO₂ → CaCO₃
Reagents and conditions
- Starting material: CaO; CO₂
- Conditions: Room temperature
- Products: CaCO₃