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  • Calcium Carbonate & Oxide Solubility in Water: A Chemical Explanation
    There is no compound known as "calcium carbon trioxide".

    * Calcium (Ca) is a metal.

    * Carbon (C) is a non-metal.

    * Trioxide (O₃) is a form of oxygen.

    There are two possible interpretations of your question:

    1. Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃): This is a common compound, also known as limestone. It is slightly soluble in water.

    2. Calcium oxide (CaO): This is also known as quicklime and is soluble in water, reacting to form calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂).

    It's important to be precise with chemical names and formulas to avoid confusion.

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