Multiple choice

Give the scientific name of the marble used in buildings.

  1. Hydrated Calcium Sulphate

  2. Calcium Hydroxide

  3. Calcium Carbonate

  4. Sodium Bicarbonate
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Explanation

Marble used in buildings is primarily composed of Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3). Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone under heat and pressure. While the question asks for the 'scientific name,' it's actually seeking the chemical composition of marble, which is indeed calcium carbonate.

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