Question 51 of 156 in Acids, Bases and Salt Preparations

Reacting acids with carbonates

2 marks · Normal

Name the two products formed, apart from the salt, when a carbonate reacts with a dilute acid.

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carbon dioxide and water

Also accept: water and carbon dioxide

Common mistakes: Omitting water; Saying oxygen instead of carbon dioxide

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Marking points

B1 · 1 mark · Correctly names carbon dioxide

B2 · 1 mark · Correctly names water

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The two products formed, apart from the salt, are carbon dioxide and water.

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