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What happens when dilute acid is dropped onto carbonates?

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User DaveA
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Some minerals that belong to the carbonate mineral family fizz when a drop of dilute HCl (acid) is put on it. Certain minerals like halite (salty) and sulfur (bitter) have characteristic tastes.


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User Akah
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A chemical reaction is taking place.

Acid + carbonates ---> salt + water + carbondioxide.

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