Question

What is the chemical name for limestone,${\mathrm{CaCO}}_3$?

Answer 1

Limestone

• Limestone is found in association with rocks.
• The chemical name for limestone is Calcium carbonate ${\mathrm{CaCO}}_3$

Uses of limestone

• Limestone is used as a raw material in the cement industry.
• For smelting iron ore in the blast furnaces, limestone plays an important role.