Calcium Carbonate
Definition
Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound with the formula CaCO3. It is a white, insoluble solid that occurs naturally as chalk, limestone, and marble.
Analogy
Imagine calcium carbonate as a pile of tiny seashells on the beach. Just like how these seashells are made up of calcium carbonate, so is this compound.
Related terms
Calcium Oxide: Also known as quicklime, it is a chemical compound with the formula CaO. It is obtained by heating calcium carbonate.
Equilibrium Constant: A value that indicates the relative concentrations of products and reactants in an equilibrium system.
Carbon Dioxide: A colorless gas with the chemical formula CO2, commonly known for its role in climate change and as the gas we exhale when we breathe out.
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