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In calcium carbonate, the masses of calcium, carbon and oxygen are in the ratio 10 : 3: 12 . When 150 grams of a compound was analysed, it was found to contain 60 grams of calcium, 20 grams of carbon and 70 grams of oxygen. Is it calcium carbonate?

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The ratio between calcium, carbon and oxygen in calcium carbonate = 10 : 3: 12

The ratio of calcium, carbon and oxygen in the given compound = 60 : 20: 70 = 6 : 2: 7

Since this ratio is not equal to the ratio of calcium, carbon and oxygen in calcium carbonate, it is not calcium carbonate.



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