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It is a base, and this is why it is put in anti acid medication. It reacts with acids in what is known as a neutralization reaction. Now, it is not an extremely strong base (like some hydroxides), but it effectively does the job needed for indigestion.
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Is an acid CaCO3?
No, calcium carbonate is a base (an alkali.)
Is calcium carbonate a salt base or acid?
Calcium carbonate is an alkali salt. Alkali salts are bases, and are formed from the neutralization reaction between a strong base and a weak acid. For example: Ca(OH)2 + H2CO3 --> CaCO3 + H2O strong base + weak acid ---> alkali salt + water
How do you neutralise acid rain in soil?
Add a base/alkali such as calcium carbonate (limestone) to the soil which will neutralise the acidity.
Is limestone an acidic or neutral or basic substance?
Limestone is made of calcium carbonate, which is a base when dissolved in water
Is calcium oxide acid or alkali?
Metal oxides are bases.So calcium oxide is also a base or alkali.
Is an acid CaCO3?
No, calcium carbonate is a base (an alkali.)
Is calcium carbonate a salt base or acid?
Calcium carbonate is an alkali salt. Alkali salts are bases, and are formed from the neutralization reaction between a strong base and a weak acid. For example: Ca(OH)2 + H2CO3 --> CaCO3 + H2O strong base + weak acid ---> alkali salt + water
How do you neutralise acid rain in soil?
Add a base/alkali such as calcium carbonate (limestone) to the soil which will neutralise the acidity.
Is limestone an acidic or neutral or basic substance?
Limestone is made of calcium carbonate, which is a base when dissolved in water
Is calcium carbonate basic?
Yes. Calcium carbonate is a weak base.
How does calcium carbonate help to reduce the amount of acid rain?
Calcium carbonate is an alkali. It reacts with the acids and neutralises the acid rain.
What do you call the two chemicals that react together in antacid tablets?
Calcium Hydroxide (Alkali in the stomach) and Gastric Acid (in the stomach)
What alkali is in chalk?
Chalk is limestone or calcite, calcium carbonate or CaCO3
Is calcium Carbonate an acid or base?
It is a base.
Is calcium oxide acid or alkali?
Metal oxides are bases.So calcium oxide is also a base or alkali.
How does bases effect calcium carbonate?
Because calcium carbonate is a base, depending on the pH of the base, it will either increase or decrease the pH of the calcium carbonate very slightly. It will probably have little to no noticeable effects.
Which acid is stronger magnesium or calcium carbonate?
They are not acids but slightly basic and calcium carbonate is the stronger base.
