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Acid rain is comprised mainly of sulfuric acid. This acid reacts with the calcium carbonate which is what marble surfaces are made of. The products of this reaction are ionic calcium, sulfate ions and carbon dioxide which are all washed away in the water. This reaction can cause physical damage to marble statues and surfaces.
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When marble is heated what is the chemical reaction and equation?
The equation is: CaCO3------CaO + CO2
Is true about acid rain?
Acid rain eats away marble. Many ancient buildings are ruined by acid rain.
What is the word equation for calcium sulphide?
cas is word equation for calcium sulphide
What does groundwater mixes to form carbonic acid?
Usually with the common construction material: marble, limestone, and concrete (CaCO3). The reaction is as follows: CaCO3 + H2O --> H2CO3 + CaO Which wears away the stone.
A word equation for acid and gold?
Their is no equation because they dont react.
Does acid rain cause marble to dissolve?
Yes, it does! marble is basic and reacts with the acid rain.
What type of weathering could act on a gravestone?
Simply rain, gravestones are frequently made of marble and marble is etched by rain.
What weathers marble and limestone?
carbon dioxide: when it mixes with rain& water will create carbonic acid rain which weathers marble and limestone.so carbonic acid weathers marble and limestone.
Why is marble more prone to acid rain than limestone and chalk?
it is becauce of the chemicals present in the acid rain which eats up marble.
When marble is heated what is the chemical reaction and equation?
The equation is: CaCO3------CaO + CO2
What is marble cancer?
statues and structures made up of marble and limestone are slowly corroded as the rain water containing the acids fall on them.both sulphuric acid and nitric acid dissolve marble to form salts.acid rain corrodes the marble of the monument.these phenomenon is also known as marble cancer.
In aid of equations what are the effects of acid rain on marble buildings and iron railway lines?
The acid rain can dissolve marble and is corrosive for iron railway lines.
What would likely cause an inscription on a marble gravestone to become more difficult to read over time?
The most important contributor to the erosion of marble gravemarkers is acid rain. Normal rain erodes marble also, but at a much slower rate than acid rain.
What would likely cause an inscription on marble gravestone to become more difficult to read over time?
The most important contributor to the erosion of marble gravemarkers is acid rain. Normal rain erodes marble also, but at a much slower rate than acid rain.
Which type of rock is not attacked by acid rain?
marble
Can marble wear away from acid rain?
yes.
Would marble react with acid rain?
yes
