Limestone is predominantly, CaCO3, which can undergo the reaction. CaCO3(s) ===> CaO(s) + CO2 (g). We know from experience that this reaction is not spontaneous, yet ∆S for the reaction is positive. How can the second law of thermodynamics explain that this reaction is not spontaneous?

Limestone is predominantly, CaCO3, which can undergo the reaction. CaCO3(s) ===> CaO(s) + CO2 (g). We...
The reaction between lime (CaO(s)) and carbon dioxide (CO2(g)) forms the predominant mineral in limestone, CaCO3(s), (Delta Hrxn° = −177.1 kJ/mol, Delta Srxn° = −158.2 J/K∙mol). Lime is a key component in making concrete and is made from limestone. What is the minimum temperature required to shift the equilibrium toward lime (CaO(s)) from limestone (CaCO3(s))?
The decomposition of calcium carbonate is given by the equation, CaCO3(s) →CaO(s) + CO2(g). Determine if the reaction is spontaneous at room temperature, given the following thermodynamics parameters: Δ? = 178 kJ/mol Δ? = 163 J/Kmol
Consider the following reaction at equilibrium, CaCO3(s) ↔ CaO(s) + CO2(g). Which of the following statements are true regarding this equilibrium? Select all that are True. a) If CaO(s) is added from the equilibrium mixture the reaction will remain unchanged. b) If CaO(s) is removed from the equilibrium mixture the reaction will shift to the left. c) If CO2(g) is added to the equilibrium mixture the reaction will shift to the right. d) If CO2(g) is added to the equilibrium...
Consider the following reaction: CaO (s) + CO2 (g) → CaCO3 (g) If 12.9 g of carbon dioxide, CO2, react, how many grams of calcium carbonate, CaCO3, are produced?
Consider the decomposition reaction CaCO3 (s) « CaO (s) + CO2 (g). At 800. ̊C the equilibrium pressure of CO2 in the presence of CaO (s) and CaCO3 (s) is 0.220 bar. (a) From this data, determine the equilibrium constant and Delta standardG for this reaction. (b) Now consider a previously evacuated 1.00 L container at 800. ̊C into which 0.010 moles of CaO (about 0.6 g) have been placed. CO2 is now very slowly pumped in (allowing any reactions...
Delta S is positive for the reaction ____. A) CaO (s) + CO2 (g)=>CaCO3 B) N2(g) + 3H2(g)=>2NH3(g) C) 2SO3(g) => 2SO2(g)+O2(g) D) Ag+(aq) + Cl- (aq)=> AgCl(s) E) H2) (l)=> H2O(s) I know that the answer is C, but I need a detailed explanation as to why the answer is C.
IU. AS is positive for the reaction A) CaO (s) + CO2 (g) CaCO3 (S) B) N2 (g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3 (g) C) 2503 (g) - 2802 (g) + O2 (g) D) Ag+ (aq) + Cl- (aq) → AgCl (s) E) H20 (1) + H20 (s) 11. AS is positive for the reaction A)2 Ca(s) + O2 (g) 2 Cao (s) B) 2 KClO3 (s) 2KCI(S) + 30 (g) C) HCl (8) + NH3 (8) ► NH4Cl (s) D)...
What mass of lime, CaO(s), can be obtained by heating 125 kg of limestone that is 95.0% by mass CaCO3(s)? CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2(g)
given the following reaction caco3(s)--->cao(s) + co2(g) delta h = 178.1kj C(s,graphite) + O2(g) ---> CO2(g) deltaH=-393.5kj the enthalpy of the reaction CaCO3(s)--->CaO(s) + C(s,graphite) + O2(g) is ________kj.
When Lime stone, CaCO3 Is heated above 600°C, it will produce CO2 Gas. CaCO3(s)-----> CaO(s) + CO2(g). 250 g of a clay that contains lime stone is heated, and 36.5 g of CO2 gas is collected. Assuming lime stone is the only component of the clay that can produce CO2, What is the percent of the clay is limestone?