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How is carbonic acid responsible for the for the formation of some caves?
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∙ 6y ago
Over time it dissolves limestone or gypsum, so most caves are in those rocks, of which limestone is by far the more widespread.
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∙ 11y ago
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Is carbonic acid an acid that forms caves?
Yes. Carbonic acid is one of the main factors in the formation of limestone caves.
How are limestone caves different to other caves?
Primarily in their mode of formation: dissolution of limestone by water acidified by atmospheric CO2 (forming carbonic acid).
What kind of acid has weathered the limestone in caves?
Carbonic acid
What dissolves limestone and forms caves or caverns?
Carbonic Acid .
What reactions with water lead to the formation of these caves?
Rain water + atmospheric CO2 gives Carbonic Acid - very weak but over time able to dissolve limestone.
Is a cave formed when carbonic acid dissolves underground limestone?
Yes, caves are formed when carbonic acid, which is created by the reaction of water with carbon dioxide, dissolves underground limestone. Over time, the dissolved limestone is carried away by water, creating large openings and chambers that we call caves.
What is the word equation for the formation of carbonic acid?
The chemical equation for Carbonic Acid is H2CO3.
The formation of Karst topography requires carbonic acid to react with?
limestone
The formation of Karst topography requires carbonic acid to react with what?
Limestone
What is an acid normally involved in the formation of caves?
ugly
How does carbonic acid cause sink holes?
Carbonic acid dissolves limestone by turning the mostly insoluble calcium carbonate into soluble calcium bicarbonate. The dissolution hollows out areas the the rock, creating caves. When one of these caves collapses a sinkhole will form above.
Caves and caverns are formed in carbonate rocks by?
The reaction of carbonic acid in rain and groundwater with the carbonate rock.
