Calcium carbonate decomposes on heating as shown in the chemical equation. When 50 g of calcium carbonate are decomposed, 7g of calcium oxide are formed. What is the percentage yield?

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Calcium carbonate decomposes on heating as shown in the chemical
equation. When 50 g of calcium carbonate are decomposed, 7g of
calcium oxide are formed. What is the percentage yield?
CACO,→ CaO + CO.
3
O 7%
O 25%
O 50%
O 75%
Transcribed Image Text:Calcium carbonate decomposes on heating as shown in the chemical equation. When 50 g of calcium carbonate are decomposed, 7g of calcium oxide are formed. What is the percentage yield? CACO,→ CaO + CO. 3 O 7% O 25% O 50% O 75%
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