What are the uses of Limestone?

The video explores the diverse applications of limestone, from its use in producing quicklime and slake lime to its historical and modern role in construction. It highlights the environmental impact of acid rain on limestone structures and details limestone's use in making cement, mortar, and concrete. The video also covers limestone's role in glass production, soil neutralization, and everyday products like paints and toothpaste. Additionally, it explains chemical reactions involving limestone and the formation of limescale.

What are some of the major uses of limestone in construction?

Explain how acid rain affects limestone structures.

Describe the process of making cement from limestone.

What is liming and how is it related to limestone?

How does limescale form in water kettles?