Making soluble salts (except sodium, potassium and ammonium salts)

3 marks · Normal

Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction between magnesium carbonate and dilute sulfuric acid to form magnesium sulfate. State the products and their physical states.

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\ce{MgCO3(s) + H2SO4(aq) -> MgSO4(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)}

Also accept: Physical states in any correct order

Common mistakes: Leaving equation unbalanced

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Marking points

M1 · 1 mark · Correct reactants and products

A1 · 1 mark · Equation is balanced

A2 · 1 mark · States are given correctly: s, aq, g, l

Worked solution

Magnesium carbonate (solid) reacts with sulfuric acid (aqueous) to form magnesium sulfate (aqueous), carbon dioxide (gas), and water (liquid). Equation is balanced as written.