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When sulfuric acid reacts with magnesium carbonate, what are the products of the reaction?
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Reactions of acids
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When sulfuric acid reacts with magnesium carbonate, what are the products of the reaction?
Answer
The products are magnesium sulfate, water, and carbon dioxide.
Explanation
This question assesses the student's ability to predict the products of an acid-carbonate reaction, reinforcing their understanding of neutralisation and salt formation.
Common mistake
Common Mistake in Predicting Salt Names
Students often confuse the names of salts produced from different acids, such as thinking that hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid produce the same salt when reacting with the same metal.
To fix this, remember that the name of the salt depends on both the acid and the positive ion from the base, alkali, or carbonate. Practice identifying salts by pairing the correct acid with its corresponding positive ion.
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