Question detail
What is produced when an acid reacts with a carbonate?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Reactions of acids
Question
- A. Salt, water, and carbon dioxide
- B. Salt and hydrogen
- C. Water and hydrogen
- D. Only salt
Answer
Salt, water, and carbon dioxide
Explanation
When an acid reacts with a carbonate, the products are a salt, water, and carbon dioxide gas.
Common mistake
Common Mistake in Testing for Carbon Dioxide
Students often confuse the test for carbon dioxide with the test for hydrogen gas, thinking that a lighted splint is used for both tests.
Remember that the test for carbon dioxide involves bubbling the gas through limewater, which turns milky, while the test for hydrogen gas uses a lighted splint that produces a 'pop' sound.
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