2.12: Describe the Formation of Carbon Dioxide from the Thermal Decomposition of Metal Carbonates, Including Copper (II) Carbonate

THERMAL DECOMPOSITION: Breakdown of Compounds using heat energy

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THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OF METAL CARBONATES:

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Carbon Dioxide is produced when Metal Carbonates are heated through Thermal Decomposition:

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Metal Carbonate      →      Metal  Oxide     +      Carbon Dioxide

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Example: Copper (II) Carbonate

                   Diagram showing the Thermal Decomposition of Copper (II) Carbonate

When Copper (II) Carbonate is Thermally Decomposed, it Turns from Green (Copper (II) Carbonate) to Black (Copper Oxide)