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ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry

Lime in agriculture and construction

Lime in agriculture and construction in ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 3 (unnumbered row in the competency matrix).

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.2.2.6Describe the production of calcium oxide (lime) from calcium carbonate (limestone).
  2. 7.2.2.7Explain the uses of calcium oxide in agriculture and construction.

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  • Lime in agriculture and construction

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Lime in agriculture and construction: sample question

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True or false: the thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate in a lime kiln is an endothermic reaction.

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