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Question 123 of 442 in Physical Chemistry

Experiments to measure the rate of reaction

1 mark · Easy

State the name of the solid reactant used in the reaction with hydrochloric acid to produce carbon dioxide gas.

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calcium carbonate

Also accept: marble chips; CaCO3

Common mistakes: sodium carbonate

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B1 · 1 mark · States 'calcium carbonate', 'marble chips' or 'CaCO3'.

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The solid reactant is calcium carbonate (CaCO3), commonly known as marble chips.

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