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Limestone is calcium carbonate. The reaction that occurs when acid rain damages carbonate rocks is an acid-base reaction. Hydronium ions in the rain reaction with carbonate ions in the rock to form hydrogen carbonate, which is water soluble. The overall reaction is represented by H3O+ + CO32- => H2O + HCO3-
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∙ 7y agoThe dissolved carbon dioxide makes rain slightly acidic (carbonic acid). This slowly dissolves limestone, making a mess of ancient Mayan buildings in the Yucatan, for example.
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∙ 13y agosulfur is found in bonds which feed many people and fisch
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∙ 14y agoThe acidity of rainwater acts to help dissolve limestone through a chemical reaction with the calcium carbonate
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∙ 7y agoCalcium carbonate (CaCO3) easily react with acids.
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What rock is the most affected by acid rain?
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) easily react with acids.
Why do sedimentary rocks bubble with acid?
Actually acid is not reacted with all type of the sedimentary rocks. Acid is only reacted with carbonate rocks and with those rocks which having the carbonate contents. Every serious field geologist carries a small bottle of acid to perform this quick field test, used to distinguish the most common carbonate rocks, dolomite and limestone. A few drops of the acid are put on the rock, and limestone responds by fizzing vigorously. Dolomite fizzes only very slowly.
A test for this mineral is you pour acid on it what mineral is this?
Pouring hydrochloric acid, or HCL, over a mineral will cause carbonate minerals to effervesce. This application is called the "acid test," it simply examines the mineral or rocks reaction to acid. Calcite is the most commonly found carbonate mineral and it will fizz during the acid test. Dolomite is another carbonate mineral; however, it will only fizz if it is first powdered. Experiments also show that undiluted vinegar can cause effervescing, but it produces less vivacious results. Some sedimentary rocks that fizz include chalk, coquina, oolic limestone, fossilferous limestone, and micrite. The metamorphic rock marble also fizzes.
Which process most likely forms rust on rocks?
chemical whethering by acid rain
Rocks containing calcite are most easily weathered by the chemical process of what?
Acid-base reactions.
Which rock would be most affected by acid rain?
Rocks containing carbonate (CO2) are highly affected by acid rain. Limestone (CaCO2) is a very common carbonate rock.
What kind of rocks are most affected by acid rain?
Rocks containing calcium carbonate (Ca CO3), example limestone, tend to weather easily. The acid rain reacts with this component in sedimentary rocks and weaken the bonds between its constituent minerals, making it more susceptible to breaking away from the original portion.
What rock is the most affected by acid rain?
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) easily react with acids.
What rocks are dissolved by rain?
Although the carbonic acid contained in rainwater aid in the erosion of all rocks, most susceptible are the carbonate rocks such as limestone.
Why do sedimentary rocks bubble with acid?
Actually acid is not reacted with all type of the sedimentary rocks. Acid is only reacted with carbonate rocks and with those rocks which having the carbonate contents. Every serious field geologist carries a small bottle of acid to perform this quick field test, used to distinguish the most common carbonate rocks, dolomite and limestone. A few drops of the acid are put on the rock, and limestone responds by fizzing vigorously. Dolomite fizzes only very slowly.
What are 2 types of acid found in rain?
Sulfur and Nitrogen are both acids found in acid precipitation.
Will an acid produce the same gas in all chemical reaction?
No. An acid will produce Hydrogen has when reacting with most metals and carbonate dioxide when reacting with most carbonate minerals. Additionally, Nitric acid will produce nitrogen dioxide when reacting with copper.
What else is in common with calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid?
most pool/spa chemicals calcium carbonate :is basically tums or any other ant-acid and as for the hydrachloric acid : chlorinated water (in concentrate)
Where are stalactites stalagmites and pillars most likely to form?
Within caves in carbonate rocks.
What 3 rocks are most sensitive to acid rain?
metamorphic rocks sedimentary rocks and igneous
What would be most effective in neutralizing acid rain - nitrogen oxygen calcium carbonate magnesium acitate or baking soda?
calcium carbonate
How could a geologist use acid to get a pyrite fossil out of limestone?
Hydrochloric acid is used by geologists in the field to test if a rock contains carbonate minerals and to further distinguish between calcium and magnesium carbonate rocks. When acid is poured onto a non carbonate rock sample there will usually be no reaction. However calcium carbonate (limestone) will react by fizzing vigorously and magnesium carbonate (dolomite) will also react or fizz, but much more slowly. If the geologist suspects the sample in question is marble he will attempt to crush or powder part of the specimen using his geological hammer. When the acid is poured onto powdered marble, this will also react by fizzing. Some other sedimentary rocks, for example sandstones, may have mineral cements that are carbonates. As such acid can also be used as an aid in the identification of the cementing material. The "fizzing" is caused by the reaction of the acid with the carbonate rocks to produce carbon dioxide gas. The reaction takes the following form: HCl(aq) + CaCO3(s) = CaCl2(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l) Where: HCl = hydrochloric acid CaCO3 = calcium carbonate CaCl2 = calcium chloride CO2 = carbon dioxide H2O = water If the sample still does not react with acid in any way after following the above steps, the geologist will most likely conclude that the sample is not a carbonate of any form. However they may also take the sample back to the laboratory for further study. Please see the related links.
