Carbonates 4.8.3.3 Flashcards
1
Q
What do carbonates react with?
A
dilute acids to form carbon dioxide
2
Q
Common acids
A
- Hydrochloric acid: HCl
- Sulfuric acid: H2SO4
- Nitric acid: HNO3
3
Q
What is observed when the carbonate reacts with the acid?
A
bubbles of gas (CO2-this can be confirmed through bubbling through limewater)