Calcium Carbonate and Hydrochloric Acid

CaCO3 + 2HCl → CaCl2 + H2O + CO2

अवलोकन

Calcium carbonate (limestone or marble) reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce calcium chloride, water, and carbon dioxide. This is the reaction used to test for carbonate minerals by adding acid and observing effervescence. Marble fizzes when acid is dropped on it.

प्रतिभागी

भूमिका पदार्थ गुणांक अवस्था
अभिकारक Calcium Carbonate CaCO₃ 1 (s)
अभिकारक Hydrochloric Acid HCl 2 (aq)
उत्पाद Water H₂O 1 (l)
उत्पाद Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 1 (g)

रोजमर्रा का उदाहरण

Antacid tablets like Tums contain calcium carbonate, which neutralizes stomach acid via this reaction, releasing CO2 that may cause burping.

औद्योगिक महत्व

This reaction is used in limestone quarrying quality control, in the production of calcium chloride for road de-icing, and in acid neutralization in water treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Calcium Carbonate and Hydrochloric Acid?
The balanced equation is: CaCO₃ + 2HCl → CaCl₂ + H₂O + CO₂.
What type of reaction is Calcium Carbonate and Hydrochloric Acid?
Calcium Carbonate and Hydrochloric Acid is a double replacement reaction.
Is Calcium Carbonate and Hydrochloric Acid exothermic or endothermic?
Calcium Carbonate and Hydrochloric Acid is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -15.3 kJ/mol.