Practice Calcination - 1.4.2.4 | 1. Cement – Production and Composition | Concrete Technology
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1.4.2.4 - Calcination

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens to calcium carbonate during calcination?

💡 Hint: Think about the chemical reaction involved.

Question 2

Easy

At what temperature does calcination typically occur?

💡 Hint: It’s a crucial temperature for cement production.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does calcination produce?

  • Calcium sulfate and water
  • Calcium oxide and carbon dioxide
  • Calcium hydroxide and nitrogen

💡 Hint: Recall the chemical equation discussed in class.

Question 2

True or False: Calcination occurs at about 500°C.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the temperature needed for decomposition.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the industrial context, how can cement manufacturers improve the efficiency of the calcination process while reducing CO₂ emissions?

💡 Hint: Consider how technological advancements can address environmental concerns.

Question 2

Evaluate the importance of temperature control in calcination and how it affects the quality of the final cement.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between the temperature and the chemical reactions involved.

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