What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a piece of sandstone?

Answer 1

The sandstone grains will not be affected, but the cementing material between grains could react with dilute hydrochloric acid if it is composed of calcite. Chances are, though, that the cementing material is silicate in nature, and therefore will not react with dilute hydrochloric acid.

Answer 2

When dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a piece of sandstone, a chemical reaction occurs. The acid reacts with the minerals in the sandstone, particularly calcite and dolomite, causing them to dissolve. This results in the formation of soluble products like calcium chloride and carbon dioxide gas, leading to the erosion and breakdown of the sandstone structure.

Answer 3

Oh, dude, when you pour that acid on sandstone, the acid reacts with the minerals in the rock, particularly calcium carbonate and feldspar, breaking them down. This can cause the rock to dissolve or crumble over time. So, like, don't go pouring hydrochloric acid on your sandstone countertops unless you're aiming for that distressed, rustic look.

Answer 4

Yes. Limestone is a calcium carbonate rock. The carbonate reacts with the H ion and creates a chemical reaction. When the reaction occurs the mix fizzes (makes bubbles).In fact, geologists use dissolved hidrochloric acid to identify carbonate rocks

Answer 5

The rock limestone usually consist primarily of the carbonate minerals calcite (CaCO3) or dolomite (MgCaCO3). Limestones with high calcite compositions will readily effervesce when exposed to hydrochloric acid, however more dolomitic limestones will be much more resistant to acid and may not vigorously react with acid.

Answer 6

The hydrochloric acid will react with minerals like calcite in the sandstone, causing effervescence (bubbling) as carbon dioxide is released. This reaction can dissolve the minerals and weaken the structure of the sandstone over time.

Answer 7

It produces Calcium carbonate, Carbon dioxide and water