Learning Objective: 1.

4 Analysing calcium compounds

Learning Outcomes:
State the elements in calcium carbonate.
Identify the various forms of calcium carbonate.
Describe the properties of calcium carbonate.
Write equations in words for the reactions of calcium carbonates.

1. Tick (/) the correct elements in calcium carbonate.

[ ] Calcium [ ] Sodium [ ] Carbon [ ] Oxygen [ ] Hydrogen

2. Tick (/) the forms in which calcium carbonate can exists.

[ ] coral reef [ ] marble [ ] eggshell [ ] limestone

3. Tick (/) the correct properties of calcium carbonate.

[ ] Dissolves in water [ ] Reacts with acids
[ ] Does not dissolves in water [ ] Does not reacts with acids
[ ] Not decomposed by heat [ ] Decomposes on heating

4. Complete the word equations below to show the reactions of calcium carbonates.

a. Calcium Carbon Water

Salt
carbonate dioxide

b. Calcium heat
Carbon dioxide
carbonate
Learning Objective: 1.4 Analysing calcium compounds

Answer Scheme

1. Tick (/) the correct elements in calcium carbonate.

[ / ] Calcium [ ] Sodium [ / ] Carbon [ / ] Oxygen [ ] Hydrogen

2. Tick (/) the forms in which calcium carbonate can exists.

[ / ] coral reef [ / ] marble [ / ] eggshell [ / ] limestone

3. Tick (/) the correct properties of calcium carbonate.

[ ] Dissolves in water [ / ] Reacts with acids
[ / ] Does not dissolves in water [ ] Does not reacts with acids
[ ] Not decomposed by heat [ / ] Decomposes on heating

4. Complete the word equations below to show the reactions of calcium carbonates.

a. Calcium Carbon Water

acid Salt
carbonate dioxide

b. Calcium heat
Calcium oxide Carbon dioxide
carbonate