The decomposition reaction of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is

Last updated: 7/20/2022

The decomposition reaction of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is seen below; the change in enthalpy of the reaction is (AH) is 178.3 kJ/mole. CaCO3 (S)-> CaO (s) + CO2 (g) The reaction would be considered - A. Endothermic, releases heat B. Exothermic, releases heat C. Endothermic, absorbs heat D. Exothermic, absorbs heat