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No. It is a sedimentary rock. However, unlike sandstone which is also a sedimentary rock, it is primarily composed of calcium carbonate which can be eaten away by acid (like acid rain) gradually with time.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoLimestone is mostly made up of the mineral calcium carbonate ( CaCO 3 ) this is not very soluble so the rocks don't dissolve very quickly. If you add an acid however you add Hydrogen Ions ( H+ ) which will react with the carbonate to form hydrogen carbonate HCO3- ions which are very soluble in water, and the limestone will dissolve. Or if there is more acid about the two Hydrogen ions will react with a carbonate to form H2CO3 which will decompose to form carbon dioxide CO2 and water H2O.
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∙ 9y agoYes. Limestone is calcium carbonate. Carbonates react with acid to liberate carbon dioxide gas.
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∙ 13y agolimestone is not an alkali itself because solids can not have a pH. But calcium carbonate ,from which limestone is made, is a alkali when dissolved in water.
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Which sedimentary rock would react with hydrochloric acid?
Limestone for sure, dolomite mildly.
The formation of Karst topography requires carbonic acid to react with?
limestone
What does the formation of Karst topography require carbonic acid to react with?
Karst topography is usually created by dissolved limestone. Therefore, limestone makes up Karst topography.
Why do limestone and marble react with acid in the same way?
Because they are both made of Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3). This mineral reacts with the hydrocloric acid and causes it to fizz. All Calcium Carbonate minerals will react this way. Some must be scratched for the reaction to occur.
How does rhyolite react to acid?
Rhyolite does not react with acid. Igneous rocks in general rarely react with acid.
How does limestone react with acid rain?
it fizzes
Does limestone react with acid?
Yes - and produces a calcium salt of the acid and carbon dioxide
Which sedimentary rock would react with hydrochloric acid?
Limestone for sure, dolomite mildly.
If limestone was crushed what would it do to the rate of reaction between an acid and the limestone?
If the limestone was crushed the reaction would speed up because the limestone would have a larger surface area available to react with the acid.
What does Acid rain cause in rock?
If the rock is a limestone it will react with it chemically.
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
Rocks that react with hydocloric acid?
Limestone reacts violently with acids.
Do all rocks react with hydrochloric acid?
Basalt doesn't react with acid. Igneous rocks in general rarely react with acid.
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.
How long it takes for acid rain to react with calcium carbonate?
it takes about 36 years for the acid rain to react with calcium carbonate which include limestone and marble. HOPE this help!
What does the formation of Karst topography require carbonic acid to react with?
Karst topography is usually created by dissolved limestone. Therefore, limestone makes up Karst topography.
