Combined Science GCSE
Calcium carbonate
What Calcium carbonate means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Calcium carbonate
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The insoluble solid formed when carbon dioxide reacts with calcium hydroxide, appearing as a fine white precipitate.
Topics that use Calcium carbonate
- Test for carbon dioxide (AQA GCSE)
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