What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a piece of sandstone?

Answer 1

The sandstone grains will not be affected, but the cementing material between grains could react with dilute hydrochloric acid if it is composed of calcite. Chances are, though, that the cementing material is silicate in nature, and therefore will not react with dilute hydrochloric acid.

Answer 2

Yes. Limestone is a calcium carbonate rock. The carbonate reacts with the H ion and creates a chemical reaction. When the reaction occurs the mix fizzes (makes bubbles).In fact, geologists use dissolved hidrochloric acid to identify carbonate rocks

Answer 3

The rock limestone usually consist primarily of the carbonate minerals calcite (CaCO3) or dolomite (MgCaCO3). Limestones with high calcite compositions will readily effervesce when exposed to hydrochloric acid, however more dolomitic limestones will be much more resistant to acid and may not vigorously react with acid.

Answer 4

It produces Calcium carbonate, Carbon dioxide and water