How is lime made? Write the equation.

Important Questions on Some Non-Metals and their Compounds

MEDIUM

Upper Secondary: IGCSE

IMPORTANT

Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 16 - Some Non-Metals and their Compounds>Q>Q 2

Why is it important to remove carbon dioxide from lime kiln?

MEDIUM

Upper Secondary: IGCSE

IMPORTANT

Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 16 - Some Non-Metals and their Compounds>Q>Q 2

How is the carbon dioxide removed, in a lime kiln?

MEDIUM

Upper Secondary: IGCSE

IMPORTANT

Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 16 - Some Non-Metals and their Compounds>Q>Q 3

How is slaked lime made? Write the equation.

MEDIUM

Upper Secondary: IGCSE

IMPORTANT

Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 16 - Some Non-Metals and their Compounds>Q>Q 4

Give two uses each for lime and slaked lime.

MEDIUM

Upper Secondary: IGCSE

IMPORTANT

Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 16 - Some Non-Metals and their Compounds>Q>Q 5

Limewater is a solution of slaked lime. It is used for …?

MEDIUM

Upper Secondary: IGCSE

IMPORTANT

Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 16 - Some Non-Metals and their Compounds>Q>Q 6

Slaked lime is more soluble in water than limestone is. Which of the two might be a better choice, for controlling soil acidity in a rainy area? Explain your choice.

HARD

Upper Secondary: IGCSE

IMPORTANT

Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 16 - Some Non-Metals and their Compounds>Q>Q 7

Explain the term flue gas desulfurisation.

EASY

Upper Secondary: IGCSE

IMPORTANT

Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 16 - Some Non-Metals and their Compounds>Q>Q 7

Name a material used for flue gas desulfurisation.