Asked by Alice
Why does CdCO3 have a significantly lower decomposition temperature than CaCO3, despite the similarity in the ionic radii of Ca2+ and Cd2+?
I think they both decompose to give the metal oxide and carbon dioxide. Could the polarising ability of Ca compared with Cd have something to do with the difference in temperature? I really don't know where to start with this problem.
I think they both decompose to give the metal oxide and carbon dioxide. Could the polarising ability of Ca compared with Cd have something to do with the difference in temperature? I really don't know where to start with this problem.
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