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Calcium Carbonate

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

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.