Silicon Compounds Silica Components: Silicon, Oxygen. Examples: Sand, Quartz, Flint. Silicate Components: Silicon, Oxygen, Metal.

Examples: Mica, Clay, Feldspar, Topaz.

Calcium Compounds Properties of calcium compounds include: 1. 2. 3. Insoluble in water. Reacts with acids to produce salt, carbon dioxide and water. Decomposes on strong heating to produce calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.

Uses of calcium compounds Limestone -Manufacturer of cement and glass.

General properties Very stable. Insoluble in water. Does not react with acids. Does not discompose on heat.

-Extraction of tin and iron. -Making quicklime and slaked lime. Marble -Making statues and monuments. -Cover floors and sides of buildings. Quicklime -Neutralise acids in the soil. -As a drying agent in the preparation of ammonia gas. Slaked lime -Reduce the acidity of soil. -Supply calcium to plants. -Making caustic soda as a cleaning agent.