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Q: Why does limestone bubbles when acid is added to its surface?
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Which two rocks are primarily composed of a mineral that bubbles with acid?

The two rocks that are primarily composed of a mineral that bubbles with acid are limestone and marble.


What two rocks are primarily composed of a mineral that bubbles with acid?

limestone and marble


Does limestone fizz when sulphuric acid is added?

Yes


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.


Difference between a chemical and organic limestone?

chemical bubbles in acid but organic does not. also chemical is stupid


Does limestone react in hydrochloric acid?

The formula for limestone is CaCO3 and hydrocloric acid is HCL. Therefore they undergo a acid + metalcarbonate reaction. acid + metal carbonate -> salt +water + carbon di oxide. So when limestone reacts with HCl it prodcues salt (CaCl2) , water (H2O) and carbon di oxide (CO2(bubbles)). thus limestone reacts with HCl


When limestone is added to lakes why is it powdered?

Limestone is an alkali and will therefore react with the acid in the lake, thereby reducing the acidity.


What happened when a dilute solution of hydrochloric acid is poured on a limestone rock?

It releases bubbles if carbon dioxide gas.


What happens when a dilute solution of hydrochloric acid is poured on a limestone rock?

It releases bubbles if carbon dioxide gas.


What happens when a dilute solution of hydrochloric acid poured on a limestone rock?

It releases bubbles if carbon dioxide gas.


What happens when an acid falls on a marble?

When acid falls on marble surface bubbles of carbon dioxide are released


What ion will generate gas bubbles when hydrochloric acid is added?

dio nucleic acid a.k.a. DNA