1.4.2.4 - Calcination
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Practice Questions
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What happens to calcium carbonate during calcination?
💡 Hint: Think about the chemical reaction involved.
At what temperature does calcination typically occur?
💡 Hint: It’s a crucial temperature for cement production.
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What does calcination produce?
💡 Hint: Recall the chemical equation discussed in class.
True or False: Calcination occurs at about 500°C.
💡 Hint: Think about the temperature needed for decomposition.
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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.
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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