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What is the opening formed when acid groundwater dissloves limestone?
A cave or sinkhole.
What is the name of the salt that is formed when limestone dissolves in hydrochloric acid?
calcium chloride CaCO3 + 2HCl -> CaCl2 + CO2 + H2O
What is formed when carbonic acid dissolves underground limestone?
Caves, their stalactite and stalagmite formations (calcite by precipitation & crystallising of the calcium carbonate) - and scale in kettles etc using water that has passed through the limestone uplands.
What is formed when carbon dioxide in soil dissolves in water does it help form caves or stalagmites or stalactites.?
It helps form both - though the cave comes first! The CO2 solutuion is slightly acid - carbonic acid - and this dissolves the calcium carbonate that is limestone's main constituent.
What is formed when carbon dioxide in soil dissolves in water does it help form caves or stalagmites or stalactites?
It helps form both - though the cave comes first! The CO2 solutuion is slightly acid - carbonic acid - and this dissolves the calcium carbonate that is limestone's main constituent.
What is the opening formed when acid groundwater dissolves limestone called?
A cave?
What is the opening formed when acid groundwater dissloves limestone?
A cave or sinkhole.
How does underground caves form?
Carbon dioxide mixes with groundwater making a weak acid that can only dissolve limestone. As it travels through limestones natural cracks and pores it enlarges them until an opening is formed called a cave
How are caves formed in limestone?
Caves in limestone are typically formed through a process called karstification, where acidic groundwater dissolves the limestone rock over time, creating cavities and passageways. This process is enhanced by the presence of fractures and faults in the rock that allow for the water to flow and erode the rock more easily. Over millions of years, this continuous erosion leads to the formation of cave systems within the limestone bedrock.
Is a cave formed when carbonic acid dissolves underground limestone?
Yes, caves are formed when carbonic acid, which is created by the reaction of water with carbon dioxide, dissolves underground limestone. Over time, the dissolved limestone is carried away by water, creating large openings and chambers that we call caves.
What is the name of the salt that is formed when limestone dissolves in hydrochloric acid?
calcium chloride CaCO3 + 2HCl -> CaCl2 + CO2 + H2O
What is formed when groundwater mixes with carbon dioxide from air?
when groundwater mixes with carbon dioxide from the air it forms Carbonic Acid.
What is formed when a cavern roof collapses.?
Sinkholes form typically as limestone dissolves. A caldera is created by the collapse of volcanic vault ceilings.
How is cement formed from limestone?
cement is formed from limestone by combustion of limestone ( heating of the limestone)!
How is concrete formed from limestone?
concrete is formed from limestone by the combustion of the limestone (heating of the limestone)!
What are limestone caves?
Limestone caves are formed by the dissolution of limestone rocks over thousands of years due to the chemical reaction of rainwater and carbon dioxide. This process creates underground caverns and passages with unique formations such as stalactites and stalagmites. Limestone caves are often popular tourist attractions due to their natural beauty and geological significance.
What is formed when carbonic acid dissolves underground limestone?
Caves, their stalactite and stalagmite formations (calcite by precipitation & crystallising of the calcium carbonate) - and scale in kettles etc using water that has passed through the limestone uplands.
