The chemical reaction that you will model is shown below. Calcium oxide (CaO) is a white
solid with a crystalline structure. It is made by heating limestone, coral, seashells, or chalk,
which are composed mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). During the heating process,
carbon dioxide (CO2) is released and calcium oxide (CaO) is produced. Commercially,
calcium oxide is called lime. One of the oldest uses of lime is to make mortar, a substance
used in construction to secure bricks, stones, and blocks together.
CaCO3 → CaO + CO2