Solid calcium carbonate, CaCO3(s), partially decomposes at high temperatures to form solid calcium oxide, CaO(s), and gaseous carbon dioxide, CO2(g). If the equilibrium constant for the decomposition reaction is 0.102 at 1000 K, calculate the resulting partial pressure of carbon dioxide.

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Solid calcium carbonate, CaCO3(s), partially decomposes at high temperatures to form solid calcium oxide, CaO(s), and gaseous carbon dioxide, CO2(g). If the equilibrium constant for the decomposition reaction is 0.102 at 1000 K, calculate the resulting partial pressure of carbon dioxide.

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