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Which activity demonstrates chemicalal weathering?
The process of acid rain breaking down limestone rocks, causing them to dissolve and erode, demonstrates chemical weathering.
What mass of limestone in kg would be required to completely neutralize a 15.4 billion-liter lake that is 1.9105 M in H2SO4 and 8.7106 M in HNO3?
To calculate the amount of limestone needed, first determine the moles of H2SO4 and HNO3 in the lake. Then, use the stoichiometry of the neutralization reaction between limestone (CaCO3) and the acids to calculate the moles of limestone required to neutralize the acids. Finally, convert the moles of limestone to kilograms using the molar mass of CaCO3.
What happens when you put acid on limestone?
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
Does limestone react with acid?
Yes, limestone reacts with acids such as hydrochloric acid by producing carbon dioxide gas, water, and calcium chloride. This chemical reaction is commonly used to demonstrate the neutralization of acids by bases.
Rocks that react with hydocloric acid?
Limestone, dolomite, and marble are rocks that react with hydrochloric acid by bubbling and fizzing due to the release of carbon dioxide gas. This reaction occurs because these rocks contain calcium carbonate, which is soluble in acids like hydrochloric acid.
Lichens and mosses erode rocks by producing?
Lichens and mosses erode rocks by producing acids. These acids lead to the deterioration of rocks, such as limestone and marble.
How does acid cause your teeth to rot?
Teeth are mostly modified limestone (calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, calcium fluoride, etc.) reinforced with various proteins. Just like acids erode ordinary limestone (calcium carbonate) they erode teeth, bacteria then can make the exposed proteins rot (producing even more acid).
What word beginning with e has anything to do with limestone?
erode?
How does limestone erode?
Limestone erodes through a combination of chemical weathering and physical processes. Rainwater and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere react with the calcium carbonate in limestone, forming a weak acid that dissolves the rock over time. Additionally, physical processes like abrasion and freeze-thaw cycles can break down limestone into smaller particles.
Lichens erode rocks by producing what?
Organic acids
Can energy drinks erode your teeth?
Certain energy drinks can erode teeth. This is because of acids and sugar in the drink.
Why do you find shells sticking out of the stone in buildings?
Because the building is made of limestone, and the shells became integral to the limestone as it was being formed, but they don't erode as quickly as the limestone in the rain.
Does lime stone erode easily?
Limestone can erode relatively easily over time, especially when exposed to water and acidic conditions. Factors such as rain, wind, and chemical weathering can contribute to the erosion of limestone formations.
Can tourists damage limestone?
yes, tourists will walk on limestone all year round, for example: if it's wet tourists will erode the rock as limestone is porous so it will crumble easily.
What is a substance in the air which made limestone change?
Limestone is basically calcium carbonate. *All* acids will slowly cause the surface of limestone to dissolve thus eroding the surface. The stronger the acid, the quicker the dissolution. Acids based on sulfur, such as sulfurous or sulfuric acids are very harmful to limestone.
Is limestone suitable for outdoor paving?
Limestone looks beautiful, but you also have to remember that limestone erodes quickly. Limestone contains minerals such as calcite and dolomite, these minerals react to many acids e.g hydrochloric acid, acids found in juice.
Can limestones crumb easily?
Limestone is a rock that is about 10 percent of the total amount of all the rock formations. Limestone can be very soluble and tends to erode easily. When erosion starts the limestone can be crumbly.
