How Do You Balance CaCO3 + Al2SiO5 ---> CaO + CO2 + Al2O3 + CaSiO4?

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The chemical equation CaCO3 + Al2SiO5 ---> CaO + CO2 + Al2O3 + CaSiO4 cannot be balanced as presented. The discussion highlights confusion regarding the product CaSiO4, with a suggestion that it may actually be CaSiO3. The inability to balance this reaction is confirmed by referencing external resources on balancing chemical equations.

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1. Ok here it is, this is one monster of an equation that I have tried and TRIED to balance. hopefully somebody can give me a hand with this thing, thanks in advance





2. CaCO3 + Al2SiO5 ---> CaO + CO2 + Al2O3 + CaSiO4



3. What can I say, I've tried repeatedly and can't get it.
 
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Are you sure it is CaSiO4 and not CaSiO3? (not that it will help much, but at least it will move us back into the realm of chemistry :wink:)

This reaction can't be balanced, see When balancing chemical reaction equation fails for more details.

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