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Yes, sea shells are made mostly of calcium carbonate, which will react with hydrochloride acid to produce water, carbon dioxide, and calcium chloride.
CaCO3 + 2HCl --> H2O + CO2 + CaCl2
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What foods contain hydrochloric acid?
The chemical formula for hydrochloric acid is HCL, or one hydrogen atom and one chlorine atom. When dissolved in water, it forms a very strong, corrosive acid that can eat through metal and organic compouds.
What is an example of an acidic solution?
an example could be vinegar or lemon juicehope that helped(:You can also use orage juice, soda, tomato juice, acid rain, Black coffee, eggs, sea water.
Does sea water have acid in?
bases
What other objects do you think might contain the compound calcium carbonate?
Bones? Eggshells, sea shells...
Is sea water an acid or a base?
it is neutral it has a pH of 7
How does sandstone react to vinegar?
Sandstone doesn't react to hydrochloric acid unless the cementing mineral is calcite. Sedimentary rocks that do react with acid include limestones such as chalk. Dolostone also reacts, but only in powder form.
What is the substance in sea shells that reacts with acid?
Calcium Carbonate with a chemical formula CaCO3 CaCO3 + 2 HCl = CaCl2 + CO2 + H2O in layman's term: Calcium Carbonate + 2 Hydrochloric Acid = Calcium Chloride + Carbon Dioxide + Water
Do sea anemones have shells?
sea anemones do not have shells !
Name 2 characteristics of each of the sedimentary rocks?
they are made at the bottom of the sea and they react with acid.
Why does HCl create more gas than nitric acid on when dissolving sea shells?
HCl is a stronger acid and will dissolve more of the shell than an equivalent concentration of nitric acid.
Ph level of some common substance?
hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, tomatoes, rain water, pure water, sea water, ammonium chloride, and sodium hydroxide
In the poem She shells sea shells by the sea shore?
The poem "She shells sea shells by the sea shore" is a tongue twister that plays with alliteration and repetition. It is a fun and challenging sentence to say quickly due to its repetitive consonant sounds. The phrase showcases the poet's creativity and ability to manipulate language for a playful effect.
What do egg shells and sea shells have in common?
you dont go to the sea shore to buy egg shells
When was Sea Shells created?
Sea Shells was created on 31-02-07.
Can diamonds be found in sea shells?
Sea shells are not known as a source for diamonds.
How many sea shells did sally find?
Sally found 109381 sea shells on the sea shore.
How do you clean sea shells?
u can clean sea shells by using a preservative FORMALIN.
