Sulfuric Acid and Calcium Carbonate

H2SO4 + CaCO3 → CaSO4 + H2O + CO2

Descripción general

Sulfuric acid reacts with calcium carbonate to form calcium sulfate, water, and carbon dioxide. Unlike HCl, this reaction can be self-limiting because the insoluble calcium sulfate coats the limestone surface, slowing further reaction. This is why HCl is preferred over H₂SO₄ for dissolving limestone.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Calcium Carbonate CaCO₃ 1 (s)
Reactivo Sulfuric Acid H₂SO₄ 1 (aq)
Producto Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 1 (g)
Producto Water H₂O 1 (l)
Producto Calcium Sulfate CaSO₄ 1 (s)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Acid rain containing sulfuric acid damages limestone buildings and marble statues through this reaction, causing surface erosion over decades.

Importancia industrial

Relevante en la producción de sulfato de calcio (yeso) y en la comprensión de la inhibición por productos insolubles.

Propiedades

Tipo
Acid-Base
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-26,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Sulfuric Acid and Calcium Carbonate?
The balanced equation is: H₂SO₄ + CaCO₃ → CaSO₄ + H₂O + CO₂.
What type of reaction is Sulfuric Acid and Calcium Carbonate?
Sulfuric Acid and Calcium Carbonate is a acid-base reaction.
Is Sulfuric Acid and Calcium Carbonate exothermic or endothermic?
Sulfuric Acid and Calcium Carbonate is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -26.0 kJ/mol.