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If the water contains any carbonic acid (if its rain water) then it will slowly dissolve/disintegrate the limestone.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe main component of limestone is CaCO3 (calcium carbonate). Assuming this is what is referred to, the reaction is as follows.
CaCO3 + H2SO4 --> CaSO4 (aq) + H2O + CO2
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∙ 13y agoWhen carbonic acid from the rain enters limestone caves, it dissolves it in the following equation. CaCO3(limestone)+ 2H(aq)(from H2CO3) -> Ca(aq) + CO2+H2O
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∙ 9y agoThe limestone reacts by fizzing as the weak acid dissolves it. The weak acid in rainwater has formed potholes and caverns in areas of limestone.
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∙ 12y agoit will usually fizz.
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What are weak acids or weak bases that can react with strong acids or bases to keep the pH?
Solutions containing these mixtures are called buffers.
Does hydrogen gas liberate when metals react with carbonic acid?
By definition metals above hydrogen should react with acids to produce hydrogen and a metal salt when mixed, but carbonic acid is a weak acid and it won't react as much like sulfuric acid.
What is the term that describes acids which give a low concentration of hydronium ions?
Such acids are considered weak acids, such as organic acids.
What are the strong and weak acids?
Strong acids are acids that dissociate readily from their hydrogen ion(s). Examples include: Strong acids HCl, hydrochloric acid HNO3, nitric acid HI, hydroiodic acid H2SO4, sulfuric acid HBr, hydrobromic acid HClO4, perchloric acid HClO3, chloric acid Weak acids do not dissociate readily from their hydrogen ions. They, therefore, act weakly as an acid. All edible acids are, naturally enough, weak acids. Examples include: Weak acids HCN, hydrocyanic acid (COOH)3C3OH, citric acid tartaric acid, lactic acid, oxalic acid ...
How are strong acids converted to weaker ones?
Buffer systems. They convert strong acids or bases into weak acids or bases.
Do weak bases react with acids?
yes
What forms when weak acids in ground water come in contact with limestone?
caves
Can strong acids react more easily with materials than do weak acids and bases?
yes
When weak acids react with strong acids?
If a weak acid is poured into a strong acid, if the solution aqueous, the solution will become more acidic.
What are weak acids or bases that react with strong acids or bases to prevent sharp or sudden changes?
Buffers.
Do strong acids or bases react more easily with materials than do weak acids and bases?
no they act stronger
Strong acids or bases react more easily with materials than do weak acids and bases?
no they act stronger
Which type of weathering happens to limestone faster than to other rocks?
it is dissolved by weak acids in rainwater
Is it true buffers are weak acids or bases that can react with strong acids or bases to prevent sudden changes in pH?
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Do weak acids react faster with magnesium metal than strong acids?
No they do not. Strong acids can ionize with metal faster because they have a higher concentration
Why does any weak acid react to limestone?
I think it is because there is carbon dioxide in it. Carbon dioxide makes lime water milky and so it reacts to limestone.
Would sodium react with acid?
Sodium would react with every acids. As it is a very active metal, it would explosively react with mineral acids such as hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid. Even sodium will show a quick reaction with weak organic acids.
