Hydrochloric Acid Can Help Detect Carbonates Flashcards
1
Q
What do you add to your test sample to test for carbonates?
A
Dilute hydrochloric acid (HCl)
2
Q
If candidates are present what will be released?
A
Carbon dioxide
3
Q
What do carbonates give off?
A
CO2 with HCl
4
Q
What can you test for carbon dioxide using?
A
Limewater
5
Q
What is the symbol equation?
A
CO3²-(s) + 2H+(aq) —> CO2(g) + H2O(l)
6
Q
What is the word equation?
A
Carbonate + acid —> carbon dioxide + water
