One molecule of calcium oxide,

CaO
, and one molecule of carbon dioxide,
CO
2
, combine in a chemical reaction to form one substance. Given that matter is neither created nor destroyed, which chemical formula identifies the product of this reaction?(1 point)
Responses

CaCO
3
C a C O sub 3

Ca
2
O
3
Ca sub 2 O sub 3

CaCO
2
C a C O sub 2

Ca
2
CO
3

1 answer

The reaction between calcium oxide (CaO) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) forms calcium carbonate (CaCO₃).

Thus, the correct chemical formula that identifies the product of this reaction is:

CaCO₃.