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Granite does not react with acid. Igneous rocks in general rarely react with acid.
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Why does acid rain affect limestone but not granite?
Limestone is composed of calcium carbonate, an alkaline substance that breaks down on contact with acid. Granite is composed primarily of silica and feldspar, which are not so basic and do not react with acid.
Is granite a base or an acid?
A base because it does not dissolve other things as far as modern science knows.
Will granite dissolve if you drop hydrochloric acid on it?
The primary constituent of granite is silicon dioxide (quartz), which is a network covalent solid and will not react with hydrochloric acid. However, about 25% of granite is made up of other metal oxides, most of which will react with hydrochloric acid to form water and metal ions. So although it will not dissove it, I would guess that the acid create something akin to pitting of the stone. Not quite sure about this last point so if anyone has experience with this please weigh in. Although I have hydrochloric acid, I do not have a granite countertop to test it out on (or a wife understanding enough not to kill me for trying).
How does carbonic acid help to erode granite.?
Carbonic acid can dissolve some components of granite.
How does Obsidian react to an acid?
Obsidian does not react with acid. Igneous rocks in general rarely react with acid.
What type of granite does not react with acid rain?
What types of granite does not react with acids?
How does acid rain react with granite?
It doesn't.
Why does acid rain affect limestone but not granite?
Limestone is composed of calcium carbonate, an alkaline substance that breaks down on contact with acid. Granite is composed primarily of silica and feldspar, which are not so basic and do not react with acid.
Is granite a base or an acid?
A base because it does not dissolve other things as far as modern science knows.
Will granite dissolve if you drop hydrochloric acid on it?
The primary constituent of granite is silicon dioxide (quartz), which is a network covalent solid and will not react with hydrochloric acid. However, about 25% of granite is made up of other metal oxides, most of which will react with hydrochloric acid to form water and metal ions. So although it will not dissove it, I would guess that the acid create something akin to pitting of the stone. Not quite sure about this last point so if anyone has experience with this please weigh in. Although I have hydrochloric acid, I do not have a granite countertop to test it out on (or a wife understanding enough not to kill me for trying).
Is granite affected by acid rain?
Yes, granite is affected by acid rain.
How does carbonic acid help to erode granite.?
Carbonic acid can dissolve some components of granite.
How does rhyolite react to acid?
Rhyolite does not react with acid. Igneous rocks in general rarely react with acid.
Does tin react with citric acid?
Tin can not only react with citric acid, it can react with any acid.
How does Obsidian react to an acid?
Obsidian does not react with acid. Igneous rocks in general rarely react with acid.
Does conglomerate react to acid?
No, conglomerate does not react to acid.
Do hydrochloric acid and silver react?
Silver does not react with hydrochloric acid.
