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What is the equilibrium formula for refining sugar?
« on: May 18, 2009, 10:59:32 PM »
I have all of the chemical formulas but im not sure if I have it correct or not. What i have is C12H22011 + H20 + Ca(OH)2 = CaCO3 + C12H22011. The chemicals are sucrose, water, lime milk, calcium carbonate, and sugar, respectively. Or is there even a equilibrium formula for this process? Im really confused so if anyone has any ideas I would appreciate it. It is just to add into a chemistry essay so i would like to add the formula if possible. Thanks for the help. :)

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Re: What is the equilibrium formula for refining sugar?
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2009, 02:51:36 AM »
C12H22011 + H20 + Ca(OH)2 = CaCO3 + C12H22011

It is wrong - sucrose cancels out and you are left with the equation that can't be balanced.
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