Chemistry
JAMB 1981
The scale formation in a kinetic used for boiling water is caused by the presence in water of?
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A.
calcium sulphate
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B.
calcium carbonate
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C.
calcium hydrogen carbonate
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D.
calcium hydroxide
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E.
magnesium sulphate
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The scale is produced when soluble Ca(HCO3)2 breaks down on heating to form insoluble CaCO3
eqn Ca (HCO3)2(aq) -----> CaCO3 (s) + CO2 (g) + H2O (l)
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