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When limestone is heated strongly, it gi...

When limestone is heated strongly, it gives off `CO_(2)`. In matallurgy this process is known as

A

Calcination

B

Roasting

C

Smelting

D

Ore-dressing

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A
`CaCO_(3) overset(Delta) rarr CaO + CO_(2) uarr`.
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