Thermal Decomposition of Magnesium Carbonate

MgCO3 → MgO + CO2

अवलोकन

Magnesium carbonate decomposes when heated above 350 C to form magnesium oxide and carbon dioxide. This reaction occurs at a lower temperature than calcium carbonate decomposition because magnesium carbonate is less thermally stable. It is used in the production of magnesia for refractory applications.

प्रतिभागी

भूमिका पदार्थ गुणांक अवस्था
उत्पाद Magnesium Oxide MgO 1 (s)
उत्पाद Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 1 (g)

रोजमर्रा का उदाहरण

Gymnasts and rock climbers use magnesium carbonate (chalk) on their hands, which is produced and processed using knowledge of this decomposition.

औद्योगिक महत्व

Magnesium oxide produced by this decomposition is used as a refractory material in furnace linings, as a medicine (antacid), and in magnesium metal production.

गुण

प्रकार
Decomposition
प्रतिवर्ती
नहीं
ऊर्जा
ऊष्माशोषी
ΔH
100.6 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Thermal Decomposition of Magnesium Carbonate?
The balanced equation is: MgCO₃ → MgO + CO₂.
What type of reaction is Thermal Decomposition of Magnesium Carbonate?
Thermal Decomposition of Magnesium Carbonate is a decomposition reaction.
Is Thermal Decomposition of Magnesium Carbonate exothermic or endothermic?
Thermal Decomposition of Magnesium Carbonate is endothermic (absorbs energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is 100.6 kJ/mol.