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The acetic acid will react with the limestone according to the following equation:

CH3COOH + NaHCO3 ---> NaCH3COO + H2O + CO2

You should see bubbles forming, which is the carbon dioxide escaping the solution of the reaction. When you add heat, the reaction should speed up.

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