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For the reaction CaCO3(s) CaO(s) + CO2(g) the partial pressure of CO2 (at equilibrium) depends on:


A

the mass of CaO

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the mass of CaCO3

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C

Both a and b

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D

temperature

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Solution

The correct option is D

temperature


CaCO3(s) CaO (s) + CO2 (g)
Kc = [CaO(s)][CO2(g)][CaCO3(s)]
Since concentration of CaCO3(s) and CaO(s) are constant, therefore modified equilibrium
constant for the thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate will be Kc= [CO2(g)]

or Kp = pCO2


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