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Will citric acid dissolve chalk?

No, citric acid will not dissolve chalk. Chalk is mainly composed of calcium carbonate, which is insoluble in citric acid. An acid like hydrochloric acid would be more effective in dissolving chalk.


How fast does half a stick of chalk dissolve in water?

In order to dissolve chalk in water, vinegar needs to be added. The vinegar has acid in it that eats away at the chalk to dissolve it.


How does acid rain effect stone?

Acid rain can dissolve stones.


Can chalk dissolve in Apple Juice?

Chalk is dissolved by an acid. Oranges and orange juice contain an acid. Therefore, chalk is dissolved by orange juice.


Can building corrode?

They corrode due to acid rain. Smoke from the factories dissolve in rain to form acid rain.


Does acid rain cause marble to dissolve?

Yes, it does! marble is basic and reacts with the acid rain.


Why does cola dissolve chalk?

Chalk is calcium carbonate. Cola is an acid. When these two compounds mixed, hydrogen carbonate is formed. This compound is water soluble, and thus chalk mixed with and acid like cola dissolves in water.


Can chalk dissolve in HCl and why?

No, chalk (calcium carbonate) does not dissolve in hydrochloric acid (HCl) because calcium carbonate is insoluble in acids. When HCl is added to chalk, it will react with the calcium carbonate to form calcium chloride, water, and carbon dioxide gas, but the chalk itself will not dissolve.


Why is marble more prone to acid rain than limestone and chalk?

Marble is more prone to acid rain damage than limestone and chalk because marble is made of calcium carbonate but contains higher levels of impurities like iron that react with acid rain and cause greater deterioration. Limestone and chalk have fewer impurities and are more chemically stable, making them more resistant to acid rain.


What is poisoning by acid rain?

Acid rain causes pH problems and can dissolve heavy metals. These may cause poisoning..


Why acid rain can dissolve stone?

Yes, particularly limestone.


What is reason for acid rain?

The rain becomes acidic because Carbon dioxide, Sulphur dioxide and Nitrogen dioxide dissolve in rain drops to form Carbonic acid, Sulphuric acid and Nitric acid.