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The acid reacts with the limestone producing a salt and water and carbon dioxide gas which produces a "fizzing". Limestone is mainly calcium carbonate.
CaCO3 + 2H+ -------> Ca2+ + H2O + CO2
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoAcid rain causes limestone to erode by slowly dissolving the chemicals inside ex ( chert, clay, silt, and sand )
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∙ 15y agoThere is no way to do so as limestone is naturally affected by acid. For more info visit this page: http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/Display.cfm?Term=corrosion%20inhibitor
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∙ 15y agoYes, the chemicals in acid rain (Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides ) dissolve the basic(pH) calcium carbonate rocks, such as limestone.
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What happens when you mix limestone and sulfuric acid can you answer in detail?
You have calcium clorode
What happens when you mix limestone with acid?
They undergo a neutralization and produce a salt and water.
What happens when acid reacts with limestone?
If the acid is sufficiently strong, carbon dioxide gas will evolve and a calcium salt of the acid will be formed.
What happens to limestone when it is mixed with hydrochloric acid?
The reaction is: CaCO3 + 2HCl = CaCl2 + H2O + CO2
What happens when you put an acid into water?
The acid becomes diluted.
What happens when you mix limestone and sulfuric acid can you answer in detail?
You have calcium clorode
What happens to a lakes PH when there is limestone rock in the lake?
The pH level will go up because of the acid in the limestone bedrock.
What happens when you mix limestone with acid?
They undergo a neutralization and produce a salt and water.
What happens when acid reacts with limestone?
If the acid is sufficiently strong, carbon dioxide gas will evolve and a calcium salt of the acid will be formed.
What happens when sulfuric acid is poured onto limestone?
A reaction occur, calcium sulfate is obtained.
What happens to limestone when it is mixed with hydrochloric acid?
The reaction is: CaCO3 + 2HCl = CaCl2 + H2O + CO2
What happens when you put an acid into water?
The acid becomes diluted.
Is limestone included in acid rain?
Limestone is an alkaline compound and not included in acid rains.
How is limestone affected by acid rain?
limestone is affected by acid rain because the bhgdnhfhndhn
What does acid do to limestone?
The acid well eat at the limestone, Making it look old and decompsed
What happens if you put gold into sulfuric acid?
Nothing happens. Gold will not react with sulfuric acid.
What happens when a dilute solution of hydrochloric acid is poured on a limestone rock?
It releases bubbles if carbon dioxide gas.
