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Write metal,non-metal, noble gas, or compound for the following:

(ii) Calcium carbonate


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Compound: A compound is a substance that is made up of a chemical combination of two or more elements in a fixed proportion by mass.

Calcium carbonate:

  • Calcium carbonate is an inorganic compound formula with having chemical formula CaCO3.
  • Calcium carbonate is made up of one calcium, one carbon and three oxygen atoms.
  • The common name of calcium carbonate is Limestone.
  • It is used in building materials like marble and cement.
  • It is also used in medical industries that manufacture antacids.

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